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			<title>Episode 99 - GODDAMIT DONUT! </title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back, nerds—and buckle up, because this week we’re diving headfirst into chaos, carnage, and one very opinionated cat. </p><p>It’s Nerd Book Club time, and we’re breaking down&nbsp;<em>Dungeon Crawler Carl</em>&nbsp;by&nbsp;Matt Dinniman—the wildly addictive, darkly hilarious, “what did I just read and why can’t I stop?” phenomenon that has taken over the nerd multiverse.</p><br><p>Carl didn’t ask for this. Earth didn’t ask for this. But the dungeon doesn’t care. And Donut? …Donut definitely has opinions about ALL of it.</p><br><p>In this episode, your Nerd Best Friends crew dives into:</p><ul><li>Why this series hits that perfect sweet spot of absurd humor + brutal stakes</li><li>The unstoppable force that is Princess Donut (yes, we said it)</li><li>The world-building that somehow keeps getting crazier—and better</li><li>Our favorite moments, characters, and “did that really just happen?!” scenes</li><li>Why fans of litRPG, sci-fi, fantasy, and chaos goblins will feel right at home</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re already deep in the dungeon, audiobook-ing your way through madness, or just hearing “GODDAMMIT DONUT!” for the first time—this episode is your invitation to join the crawl.</p><br><p>If you’ve read it, come geek out with us. If you haven’t… consider this your warning AND your recommendation.</p><p>As always—if you laugh, gasp, or immediately text a friend about this episode:</p><p>Hit subscribe/follow</p><p>Drop us a 5-star rating</p><p>Share with your fellow dungeon crawlers</p><br><p>And if you want early access, bonus content, and a seat in the live nerdy chaos—join the Nerd Herd on Patreon.</p><p><strong>What’s the nerdiest thing you did this week?</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 98 - Nerd Trivia 3: Roll for Knowledge! </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with the Nerd Best Friends in the ultimate battle of brains, bits, and bizarre pop culture facts? It’s time to prove it.</p><p>We’re back with&nbsp;<strong>Nerd Trivia 3</strong>, where the questions are deep cuts, the answers are&nbsp;<em>just</em>&nbsp;on the tip of your tongue, and the competition is… let’s call it “passionately unhinged.” From iconic fandoms to obscure nerd lore, we’re throwing down trivia that will test your memory, your instincts, and your ability to shout answers at your speakers like that somehow helps.</p><br><p>Play along in real time, keep score if you dare, and find out once and for all:</p><p>Are you a casual nerd… or a certified Nerd Best Friend?</p><br><p>Expect laughs, debates, questionable confidence, and at least one moment where someone says, “I KNEW THAT!”</p><p><strong>Press play, challenge your party, and let the nerd games begin.</strong></p><br><p><strong>Join the Party:</strong></p><p>Got a perfect score? (We don’t believe you, but we respect you.)</p><p>Tell us how you did and send us your favorite trivia questions—we might feature them in a future episode!</p><br><p><strong>Level Up Your Nerdom:</strong></p><p>Subscribe, follow, and share with your trivia crew.</p><p>Bonus content and exclusive nerdiness await on Patreon!</p><p>Join the NERD HERD today! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 97 - Mount Rushmore of NERDS</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>If the Nerd Best Friends had their own mountain… who would be carved into it forever?</p><br><p>In this episode, the Nerd Best Friends take on the ultimate nerd debate:&nbsp;<strong>our personal Mount Rushmore of Nerds.</strong>&nbsp;We’re talking about the creators, storytellers, and visionaries who shaped the fandoms we love—the people whose ideas launched universes, defined genres, and gave nerd culture some of its most iconic moments.</p><p>From legendary filmmakers and comic book masterminds to authors and world-builders, we each choose the four nerd icons we believe deserve a permanent place on&nbsp;<strong>the mountain of nerd greatness.</strong>&nbsp;But as you might expect… the debates get passionate, the picks get personal, and the definition of what makes someone a “true nerd legend” gets tested.</p><br><p>Along the way we talk about:</p><p>The creators who built the fandoms we grew up in</p><p>The storytellers whose ideas changed pop culture forever</p><p>The writers and artists who shaped entire nerd generations</p><p>And the tough choices when only four faces can make the mountain</p><br><p>Plus, we want to hear from&nbsp;<strong>YOU, Nerd Herd</strong>&nbsp;— who would be on&nbsp;<strong>your</strong>&nbsp;Mount Rushmore of Nerds?</p><p>So grab your chisel, carve your picks in stone, and join us for one of the nerdiest debates yet.</p><br><p>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Bonus content for the Nerd Herd on Patreon! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 96 - The 30s: 1996</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 95 - What Are You Doing? </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 94 - Top 5 Pop Culture Fight Scenes</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Roll initiative, Nerd Herd… because this week we’re throwing hands. From perfectly choreographed sword duels to bone-crunching fistfights, from gravity-defying kung fu to glow-stick-of-destiny showdowns, your Nerd Best Friends are counting down our&nbsp;<strong>Top 5 Pop Culture Fight Scenes</strong>&nbsp;of all time.</p><br><p>What makes a fight scene legendary?</p><p>Is it the emotional stakes?</p><p>The choreography?</p><p>The slow-mo spin kick?</p><p>The one-liner right before the final blow?</p><p>We’re breaking down the battles that made us jump off the couch, rewind the VHS (yes, we’re that nerdy), and immediately attempt a dramatic pose in the living room.</p><br><p>Whether you love epic sword clashes, martial arts masterpieces, street-level brawls, or cinematic showdowns that changed pop culture forever — this episode is your arena.</p><br><p>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Join the Nerd Herd.</p><p>Bonus nerdy chaos available on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 93 - Nerdy Things Coming Soon!</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Your Nerd Best Friends are cracking open the vault and looking ahead at all the gloriously nerdy chaos coming our way.</p><br><p>In this episode, Analese and Rob pull back the curtain on what’s next for the pod, what they’re obsessing over, what might be making a comeback, and the nerdy rabbit holes they’re about to dive headfirst into. From horror hype to tech toys, from nostalgic rewatches to brand-new obsessions, the Nerd Herd is getting a preview of the adventures ahead.</p><br><p>Will there be sci-fi? Probably.</p><p>Deep dives? Absolutely.</p><p>Unhinged theories? You know it.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever wondered what fuels the Nerd Best Friends content machine… this is your sneak peek.</p><p>And trust us — you’re going to want to be here for what’s coming next.</p><br><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Follow/Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming.</p><p>Want bonus nerdiness? Join the Patreon and level up your Nerd Herd membership.</p><p>Strap in, friends. The next chapter of nerdy goodness starts now.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Your Nerd Best Friends are cracking open the vault and looking ahead at all the gloriously nerdy chaos coming our way.</p><br><p>In this episode, Analese and Rob pull back the curtain on what’s next for the pod, what they’re obsessing over, what might be making a comeback, and the nerdy rabbit holes they’re about to dive headfirst into. From horror hype to tech toys, from nostalgic rewatches to brand-new obsessions, the Nerd Herd is getting a preview of the adventures ahead.</p><br><p>Will there be sci-fi? Probably.</p><p>Deep dives? Absolutely.</p><p>Unhinged theories? You know it.</p><br><p>If you’ve ever wondered what fuels the Nerd Best Friends content machine… this is your sneak peek.</p><p>And trust us — you’re going to want to be here for what’s coming next.</p><br><p>Listen wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>Follow/Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming.</p><p>Want bonus nerdiness? Join the Patreon and level up your Nerd Herd membership.</p><p>Strap in, friends. The next chapter of nerdy goodness starts now.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 92 - Nerd Travels: Girls Just Wanna Weekend 7</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Nerd Travels is back, and this time we’re unpacking suitcases, friendships, and ALL the nerd joy from Girls’ Just Wanna Weekend 7!</strong></p><p>In&nbsp;<strong>Episode 92 of Nerd Best Friends</strong>, Analese and Rob hit the road for another installment of&nbsp;<strong>Nerd Travels</strong>, sharing highlights, heartfelt moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from&nbsp;<strong>Girls’ Just Wanna Weekend 7</strong>—the music-filled, community-driven getaway that’s equal parts vacation, fandom, and found family.</p><p>From unforgettable performances and magical moments to the small experiences that make events like this so special, we talk about what makes GJWW more than just a trip—it’s a vibe. We reflect on connection, nerd joy, and why traveling&nbsp;<em>for</em>community hits differently than traveling&nbsp;<em>to</em>&nbsp;a destination.</p><p>Whether you were there, wish you were there, or just love hearing about nerds living their best lives, this episode is for you. </p><br><p><strong>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts</strong></p><p>Join the conversation and tell us: what’s your ultimate nerd travel dream?</p><p>Like what you hear? Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow Nerd Best Friend—because nerd joy is better when it’s shared.</p><p>Bonus content for the Nerd Herd on Patreon! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Nerd Travels is back, and this time we’re unpacking suitcases, friendships, and ALL the nerd joy from Girls’ Just Wanna Weekend 7!</strong></p><p>In&nbsp;<strong>Episode 92 of Nerd Best Friends</strong>, Analese and Rob hit the road for another installment of&nbsp;<strong>Nerd Travels</strong>, sharing highlights, heartfelt moments, and behind-the-scenes stories from&nbsp;<strong>Girls’ Just Wanna Weekend 7</strong>—the music-filled, community-driven getaway that’s equal parts vacation, fandom, and found family.</p><p>From unforgettable performances and magical moments to the small experiences that make events like this so special, we talk about what makes GJWW more than just a trip—it’s a vibe. We reflect on connection, nerd joy, and why traveling&nbsp;<em>for</em>community hits differently than traveling&nbsp;<em>to</em>&nbsp;a destination.</p><p>Whether you were there, wish you were there, or just love hearing about nerds living their best lives, this episode is for you. </p><br><p><strong>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts</strong></p><p>Join the conversation and tell us: what’s your ultimate nerd travel dream?</p><p>Like what you hear? Subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow Nerd Best Friend—because nerd joy is better when it’s shared.</p><p>Bonus content for the Nerd Herd on Patreon! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Special Episode - Rob and Analese on The Geek Speak Show!</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 91 - Jessica Jones: Read First or Watch First? </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 90 - Return to Oz</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week, your Nerd Best Friends take a VERY bold trip back to Oz… and wow, was it darker than we expected. </p><br><p>For Analese and Rob, this was a&nbsp;<em>first-time watch</em>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<strong>Return to Oz</strong>, and let’s just say—no one was prepared for wheelers, electroshock therapy vibes, or an alarming number of interchangeable heads. Meanwhile, Dr. Intern Joan revisits a childhood favorite and helps us unpack why this deeply unsettling sequel left such a lasting impression on a whole generation of nerds.</p><br><p>Is it a misunderstood masterpiece? A nightmare masquerading as a kids’ movie? Or the ultimate example of 80s films saying, “Sure, kids can handle this”? We break down the visuals, the themes, the lore, and the emotional damage—plus why this movie still lives rent-free in so many brains decades later.</p><br><p>Strap in, grab your ruby slippers (or chicken), and join us for a delightfully dark Nerdstalgia dive.</p><p>New episode out now—listen wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share with a fellow nerd who&nbsp;<em>definitely</em>&nbsp;remembers those Wheelers.</p><p>Bonus content on Patreon! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 89 - 26 for 2026 Nerd Goals</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>A new year is here—and your Nerd Best Friends are making plans… the&nbsp;<em>nerdy</em>&nbsp;way.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re setting&nbsp;<strong>26 nerdy goals for 2026</strong>—from books we want to read and games we want to play to projects we want to finish, hobbies we want to try, and fandoms we want to spend more time with. Some goals are ambitious, some are cozy, and some are just an excuse to lean harder into the things that bring us joy.</p><br><p>This isn’t about productivity or perfection—it’s about intention, curiosity, and giving ourselves permission to be excited about what’s next. Whether you’re a list-maker, a goal-setter, or someone who just wants an excuse to buy more minis or crack open another comic, this episode is for you.</p><br><p>So grab your planner, your paintbrush, or your controller—and let’s talk about what we’re nerding out about in 2026.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: Nerd Mail, tangents, new apps for nerd organization, systems to optimize your nerd experience. </p><br><p>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Rate, review, and share to help grow the Nerd Herd</p><p>Bonus content on Patreon! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A new year is here—and your Nerd Best Friends are making plans… the&nbsp;<em>nerdy</em>&nbsp;way.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re setting&nbsp;<strong>26 nerdy goals for 2026</strong>—from books we want to read and games we want to play to projects we want to finish, hobbies we want to try, and fandoms we want to spend more time with. Some goals are ambitious, some are cozy, and some are just an excuse to lean harder into the things that bring us joy.</p><br><p>This isn’t about productivity or perfection—it’s about intention, curiosity, and giving ourselves permission to be excited about what’s next. Whether you’re a list-maker, a goal-setter, or someone who just wants an excuse to buy more minis or crack open another comic, this episode is for you.</p><br><p>So grab your planner, your paintbrush, or your controller—and let’s talk about what we’re nerding out about in 2026.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: Nerd Mail, tangents, new apps for nerd organization, systems to optimize your nerd experience. </p><br><p>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Rate, review, and share to help grow the Nerd Herd</p><p>Bonus content on Patreon! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 88 - Back to the Future</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Great Scott! Your Nerd Best Friends are firing up the DeLorean and hitting&nbsp;<strong>88 miles per hour</strong>&nbsp;as we travel back (and forward) through one of the most iconic nerd franchises of all time:&nbsp;<strong>Back to the Future</strong>.</p><br><p>Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan dive into why this trilogy still holds up decades later—from perfect casting and quotable lines to time-travel rules that somehow&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;make sense. We talk favorite moments, the genius of Doc Brown, Marty McFly’s enduring cool factor, and how Back to the Future shaped pop culture, sci-fi storytelling, and the very idea of what “the future” was supposed to look like.</p><br><p>Is Back to the Future a flawless trilogy? Why does it hit so hard for Gen X, Millennials,&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;new nerds discovering it today? And what lessons can we learn from a movie that insists your future isn’t written yet?</p><br><p>Grab your hoverboard, avoid paradoxes, and join us for a nerdy joyride through time.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: After Prom, karaoke, hypnotists, tangents, Nerdstalgia, D&amp;D 2024 leveling up, Bewitchin'</p><br><p>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Love the episode? Rate, review, and share to help grow the Nerd Herd</p><p>Follow us @NerdBestFriends for more pop culture deep dives and nerdy nonsense</p><p>Bonus content on Patreon!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Great Scott! Your Nerd Best Friends are firing up the DeLorean and hitting&nbsp;<strong>88 miles per hour</strong>&nbsp;as we travel back (and forward) through one of the most iconic nerd franchises of all time:&nbsp;<strong>Back to the Future</strong>.</p><br><p>Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan dive into why this trilogy still holds up decades later—from perfect casting and quotable lines to time-travel rules that somehow&nbsp;<em>actually</em>&nbsp;make sense. We talk favorite moments, the genius of Doc Brown, Marty McFly’s enduring cool factor, and how Back to the Future shaped pop culture, sci-fi storytelling, and the very idea of what “the future” was supposed to look like.</p><br><p>Is Back to the Future a flawless trilogy? Why does it hit so hard for Gen X, Millennials,&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;new nerds discovering it today? And what lessons can we learn from a movie that insists your future isn’t written yet?</p><br><p>Grab your hoverboard, avoid paradoxes, and join us for a nerdy joyride through time.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: After Prom, karaoke, hypnotists, tangents, Nerdstalgia, D&amp;D 2024 leveling up, Bewitchin'</p><br><p>Listen now wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Love the episode? Rate, review, and share to help grow the Nerd Herd</p><p>Follow us @NerdBestFriends for more pop culture deep dives and nerdy nonsense</p><p>Bonus content on Patreon!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[NERSTALGIA: Episode 25 - Romy & Michele's High School Reunion]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[NERSTALGIA: Episode 25 - Romy & Michele's High School Reunion]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>NERDSTALGIA: Episode 40 - Nerdwatching the Aughts</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 87 - Top 5 Must-Watch Holidays</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 86 - Nerd Trivia 2, Electric Boogaloo</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 85 - 2025 Nerd Goals Check-In</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did this YEAR?]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week, Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan check in on their&nbsp;Nerd Goals&nbsp;for the year — the wins, the works-in-progress, and the “oh wow, we definitely forgot that was even on the list.” Analese doubled down on reading and Rob focused on becoming C3TO (or, a CTO, to be sure). </p><br><p>In this episode, Analese, Rob, and Dr. Intern Joan:</p><ul><li>Review their 2025 Nerd Goals (with honesty and chaos)</li><li>Celebrate the little victories and the big ones</li><li>Share what they’re excited to tackle next</li><li>Admit which goals have been… temporarily benched</li><li>Encourage YOU to jump back into your own nerdy passions</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're crushing your goals or riding the procrastination dragon, you’re in good company.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: becoming a WNBA Inaugural season ticket holder, Nerd Stores in California's state capital, and insane endings to football games.</p><br><p>Join the Nerd Herd, hit play, and let’s level up those nerd goals together!</p><p>Don’t forget to rate, review, and share the podcast — it helps our little nerdy universe grow!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 84 - Nerd Gift Giving Guide for the Holidays</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 83 - Top 5 Pop Culture Catchphrases</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week on&nbsp;<strong>Nerd Best Friends</strong>, Analese and Rob dive into the quotes, lines, and iconic one-liners that have lived rent-free in our nerd brains for decades. It’s time for our&nbsp;<strong>Top 5 Pop Culture Catchphrases</strong>, and yes—choosing just five was&nbsp;<em>absolutely impossible</em>, but we did it anyway (because we’re nerds, and we love a challenge). From TV to comics, movies to memes, we break down why these catchphrases stuck, how they became cultural landmarks, and the moments they made us laugh, gasp, or feel entirely too seen. Analese sifts through 90s sketch comedies and Rob goes with a galaxy far, far, away.</p><br><p>As always, join the conversation, tell us YOUR favorite catchphrases, and help us grow the Nerd Herd by rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your fellow nerds!</p><br><p>Also in this episode: Nerd Mail,&nbsp;<em>Monsters: The Ed Gein Story,</em>&nbsp;beer face, SORA, shoutout to Gateway Games in Santa Rosa (CA), and what the heck is Microsoft doing with Xbox?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Bonus and early access to content on Patreon! Join now!&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 82 - Nerd Book Club: Supergirl, Woman of Tomorrow</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Grab your capes, grab your tissues, and get ready to fly into another epic Nerd Book Club adventure! This week, Analese and Rob dive deep into&nbsp;<em>Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow</em>, the beautifully bold and heart-wrenchingly heroic comic that has taken the nerd world by storm. We’re talking space cowboys, moral quandaries, epic quests, and a Supergirl story that punches you right in the feels — in the best nerdy way possible. Plus, the Nerds ask the real questions, like: how often should heroes get therapy? Could we survive intergalactic travel without snacks? And what exactly counts as a space horse? Saddle up, nerd herd — we’re going cosmic. Analese is tired of the same ol' tropes and Rob is loving the space western awesomeness. Also, Dr. Intern Joan is back!&nbsp;</p><br><p>As always, we want to hear from YOU! Did you read along? What did you think of Supergirl’s story? Who do you want to see in the next Nerd Book Club pick?</p><br><p>Don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating, share with your fellow nerds, and join us weekly for all the chaotic wholesome joy that is the Nerd Best Friends Podcast.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Also in this episode: Nerd Mail, halloween episodes of Buffy, we have 99 problems and Hoopla might be one, naming your top 5 movies of all time, Almost Famous is 25 this year, winning free nerd stuff and 26 for 2026 projects, nerding out over this podcast.</strong></p><br><p>Thanks for being part of the Nerd Herd — the nerdiest, best friends on the internet! Subscribers don't forget to look for your EXCLUSIVE reading guide - or go to Patreon now and become a Nerd Herd member to gain exclusive access! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 81 - What Are You Doing? </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Your Nerd Best Friends are back with a&nbsp;<em>chaotic cozy</em>&nbsp;episode full of updates, randomness, and nerd joy. This week, Analese and Rob catch up on what they’ve been doing in their nerd lives lately — from tiny obsessions to big creative swings, questionable impulse purchases, hobby rabbit holes, and those moments where your brain says,&nbsp;<em>“We can do that!”</em>&nbsp;…and suddenly it’s 1am and you’re rearranging bookshelves or building a new game character for a campaign you’re not even in yet.</p><br><p>Analese gets ready for old person marching band and Rob confesses his latest nerd project involving Notebook LM during D&amp;D, and both try to decide whether new hobbies are productive or just a socially acceptable form of procrastination… we support either way.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Also in this episode: nerd mail, the first Stephen King you ever read (and at what young age), AI and table top gaming, principal's promises, and a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to follow your curiosity and create just because it’s fun.</p><br><p>What are&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;doing? Tell us your latest nerdy activity in the comments or over on our socials!</p><p>Listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts and join the Nerd Herd on Patreon for bonus goodies and early access!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Your Nerd Best Friends are back with a&nbsp;<em>chaotic cozy</em>&nbsp;episode full of updates, randomness, and nerd joy. This week, Analese and Rob catch up on what they’ve been doing in their nerd lives lately — from tiny obsessions to big creative swings, questionable impulse purchases, hobby rabbit holes, and those moments where your brain says,&nbsp;<em>“We can do that!”</em>&nbsp;…and suddenly it’s 1am and you’re rearranging bookshelves or building a new game character for a campaign you’re not even in yet.</p><br><p>Analese gets ready for old person marching band and Rob confesses his latest nerd project involving Notebook LM during D&amp;D, and both try to decide whether new hobbies are productive or just a socially acceptable form of procrastination… we support either way.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Also in this episode: nerd mail, the first Stephen King you ever read (and at what young age), AI and table top gaming, principal's promises, and a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to follow your curiosity and create just because it’s fun.</p><br><p>What are&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;doing? Tell us your latest nerdy activity in the comments or over on our socials!</p><p>Listen wherever you enjoy your podcasts and join the Nerd Herd on Patreon for bonus goodies and early access!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 80 - Halloween Spookfest</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 79 - Nerd Author Interview with Brick Marlin</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 78 - Daredevil</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Your nerd best friends put on the red suit and dive into the gritty streets of Hell’s Kitchen to talk&nbsp;<em>Daredevil!</em>&nbsp;From Catholic guilt to courtroom drama to acrobatics that would make Batman jealous, the nerds get into what makes Matt Murdock one of the most human superheroes in comics. Rob waxes poetic about the perfect villain that is Kingpin and Analese admits a hilarious case of mistaken identity. It’s sharp, funny, and full of blind justice.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: reading listener recommendations (especially about Superman and the Engineer), Batman in the new Gunn DCU?, Halloween Hoopla (thank you, local public libraries!), Monsters: The Ed Gein Story, and nerd values. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 77 - Nerd Travels: Portland Weird </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Your nerd best friends are hitting the road—destination: Portland, Oregon!</strong>&nbsp;Analese finds herself in a surprise birthday pinball tournament (because of course she does), Rob nerds out over the ultimate tabletop stops, and Dr. Intern Joan joins from the high seas to drop some hot tips for donuts, bookstores, and barcades. Together, they’re ranking their&nbsp;<strong>Top 5 favorite nerdy things to do while traveling</strong>, with a special spotlight on all things&nbsp;<em>Portland Weird</em>.</p><br><p>It’s quirky, cozy, and full of the kind of delightful nerd tangents you’ve come to expect—travel tips, fandom finds, and a dash of chaos. Pack your dice bag, grab your coffee, and come nerd travel with us!</p><br><p><strong>Also in this episode:</strong>&nbsp;hidden gems at Mox Boarding House, fantasy football on cruise Wi-Fi, high fantasy versus low fantasy, Cairn 2nd edition, more about <em>The Long Walk</em>, scary audiobooks like <em>Doctor Sleep</em>. </p><br><p><strong>Subscriber bonuses on Patreon!</strong>&nbsp;Join the Nerd Herd today for early access, bonus clips, and recording invites!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Your nerd best friends are hitting the road—destination: Portland, Oregon!</strong>&nbsp;Analese finds herself in a surprise birthday pinball tournament (because of course she does), Rob nerds out over the ultimate tabletop stops, and Dr. Intern Joan joins from the high seas to drop some hot tips for donuts, bookstores, and barcades. Together, they’re ranking their&nbsp;<strong>Top 5 favorite nerdy things to do while traveling</strong>, with a special spotlight on all things&nbsp;<em>Portland Weird</em>.</p><br><p>It’s quirky, cozy, and full of the kind of delightful nerd tangents you’ve come to expect—travel tips, fandom finds, and a dash of chaos. Pack your dice bag, grab your coffee, and come nerd travel with us!</p><br><p><strong>Also in this episode:</strong>&nbsp;hidden gems at Mox Boarding House, fantasy football on cruise Wi-Fi, high fantasy versus low fantasy, Cairn 2nd edition, more about <em>The Long Walk</em>, scary audiobooks like <em>Doctor Sleep</em>. </p><br><p><strong>Subscriber bonuses on Patreon!</strong>&nbsp;Join the Nerd Herd today for early access, bonus clips, and recording invites!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 76 - Nerd Movie Review: The Long Walk</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Your nerd best friends are diving into the brand-new film adaptation of Stephen King’s&nbsp;<em>The Long Walk</em>. Analese gets real about how art doesn’t always need a happy ending to be powerful, Rob nerds out about the book-to-screen details (and yes, the infamous F-word count), and Dr. Intern Joan goes deep on hidden easter eggs you may have missed. Together, we break down the characters, themes, and what this movie got right (and wrong) for longtime fans. It’s dark, intense, and exactly the kind of nerdy deep-dive you didn’t know you needed—listen in and join the walk with us.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: alternate superhero comics, favorite book to screen adaptations, Advance Reader Copy type readers and the dystopian experience of keeping your ARC rating up, holiday season watch-a-thons, Buckingham Nicks album rerelease. </p><br><p>Subscriber bonuses on Patreon! Join the Nerd Herd today!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Your nerd best friends are diving into the brand-new film adaptation of Stephen King’s&nbsp;<em>The Long Walk</em>. Analese gets real about how art doesn’t always need a happy ending to be powerful, Rob nerds out about the book-to-screen details (and yes, the infamous F-word count), and Dr. Intern Joan goes deep on hidden easter eggs you may have missed. Together, we break down the characters, themes, and what this movie got right (and wrong) for longtime fans. It’s dark, intense, and exactly the kind of nerdy deep-dive you didn’t know you needed—listen in and join the walk with us.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: alternate superhero comics, favorite book to screen adaptations, Advance Reader Copy type readers and the dystopian experience of keeping your ARC rating up, holiday season watch-a-thons, Buckingham Nicks album rerelease. </p><br><p>Subscriber bonuses on Patreon! Join the Nerd Herd today!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 75 - Nerdwatching the 70s, part 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 74 - Nerdwatching the 70s, part 1</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Step into the shag-carpeted world of the ‘70s! Your Nerd Best Friends relive the movies and TV shows that defined a generation, from disco vibes to cult classics—stream&nbsp;<em>Nerdwatching the 70s, Part 1</em>&nbsp;now! Analese is about the Greased Lightnin' and Rob is about the Fonz. </p><br><p>Also in this episode: bags mart or bag smart, nerd travel updated necessities, small kindles, using makeup sponges for mini painting. </p><br><p>Subscriber bonuses on Patreon! Join the Nerd Herd today! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 73 - Nerd Series: MTV's The State]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[I'm outta heeeeere]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 72 - Top 5 Fictional Pets</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 42 - Marching Band Nerds</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>It's the FINAL nerdstalgia episode of the summer, and it's right in the middle of hot, sticky, sweaty band camp all over the country! Nerd out about Marching Band and 3D printing with your nerd best friends and a former student who became part of the NBF family. </p><br><p>The next episode you will hear from your nerd best friends is SEASON 5! Follow and subscribe now to be first in line kicking off new episodes every week. </p><p>--------------------------</p><p>The place where Analese and Rob met, where the Venn diagram of all our guests mostly collide, and the place where the special guest was introduced to the podcast hosts circa 2003. Adam Kuns joins the Nerds to talk about the nerdiest of nerdy nerdom, MARCHING BAND.</p><p>Also in this episode: 3d printing, fantasy football, rooftop theatre, board game organizing</p><br><p>Bonus content is on Patreon.com/NerdBestFriends.</p><br><p>Original Airdate: November 8, 2023</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Season 5 Preview Show</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Nerd Best Friends Podcast – Season 5 Premiere</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Kick off Season 5 with your Nerd Best Friends as we share&nbsp;<strong>exclusive spoilers, exciting updates, and insider details </strong>about what’s ahead. From upcoming episodes to special guests and behind-the-scenes moments, this is your&nbsp;<strong>ultimate sneak peek</strong>&nbsp;into the season. Perfect for fans of geek culture, nerd news, pop culture deep dives, and all things fandom.&nbsp;<strong>Subscribe now</strong>&nbsp;and join the Nerd Herd for the latest in nerdy fun!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>Nerd Best Friends Podcast – Season 5 Premiere</strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Kick off Season 5 with your Nerd Best Friends as we share&nbsp;<strong>exclusive spoilers, exciting updates, and insider details </strong>about what’s ahead. From upcoming episodes to special guests and behind-the-scenes moments, this is your&nbsp;<strong>ultimate sneak peek</strong>&nbsp;into the season. Perfect for fans of geek culture, nerd news, pop culture deep dives, and all things fandom.&nbsp;<strong>Subscribe now</strong>&nbsp;and join the Nerd Herd for the latest in nerdy fun!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 38 - Nerd Travels, D&D in LV]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 38 - Nerd Travels, D&D in LV]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Crit Hits and Sideburns: The Great Goblin Argle-Bargle</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Get ready for&nbsp;<em>tabletop madness</em>&nbsp;with your Nerd Best Friends! It’s finally here: our chaotic, hilarious adventure into&nbsp;<strong>Snarling Badger Studios’</strong>&nbsp;hit game&nbsp;<strong>The Great Goblin Argle-Bargle</strong>. We gathered friends, Patreon supporters, and way too many goblins for an unforgettable actual play session full of&nbsp;<strong>crits, chaos, and comedy</strong>.</p><br><p>If you love&nbsp;<strong>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>TTRPG gameplay</strong>, or nerdy mayhem in goblin form—this is your VIP access to the action. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to nerdy podcasts, join the fun, share the show, and let the dice roll!</p><br><p>Analese's goblin pirates rocked the boat and Rob's three painted armies dominated the terrain.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: 5-year spreadsheets, Labyrinth, nerding out with friends, date nights for nerds, the real nerdstalgia.</p><br><p>Get bonus content and episodes when you subscribe on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Get ready for&nbsp;<em>tabletop madness</em>&nbsp;with your Nerd Best Friends! It’s finally here: our chaotic, hilarious adventure into&nbsp;<strong>Snarling Badger Studios’</strong>&nbsp;hit game&nbsp;<strong>The Great Goblin Argle-Bargle</strong>. We gathered friends, Patreon supporters, and way too many goblins for an unforgettable actual play session full of&nbsp;<strong>crits, chaos, and comedy</strong>.</p><br><p>If you love&nbsp;<strong>Dungeons &amp; Dragons</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>TTRPG gameplay</strong>, or nerdy mayhem in goblin form—this is your VIP access to the action. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to nerdy podcasts, join the fun, share the show, and let the dice roll!</p><br><p>Analese's goblin pirates rocked the boat and Rob's three painted armies dominated the terrain.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: 5-year spreadsheets, Labyrinth, nerding out with friends, date nights for nerds, the real nerdstalgia.</p><br><p>Get bonus content and episodes when you subscribe on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 28 - Cosplay in LA</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the NERDIEST thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Your nerd best friends did not make it to SDCC this year, so instead it's a re-roll of the interview with Cosplay winner of Los Angeles Comic Con 2022. Check out this episode and get ready for The Great Goblin Argle-Bargle NEW episode next week!</p><p>-----------------------</p><p>Los Angeles Comic Con's 2022 Best in Show Costume Contest winner, Alison, joins the podcast today to talk about cosplay and costume making, and the path to her big win in December 2022. Rob is speechless&nbsp;at the artistry and Analese missed out on seeing it live!</p><br><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><br><p>OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Rotate your GM/DM, nerd algorithm, The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson, Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House, SiliCon, Adam Savage, Rose Bowl Flea Market, Dungeon Mayhem.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><br><p>Original Airdate: January 25, 2023</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Your nerd best friends did not make it to SDCC this year, so instead it's a re-roll of the interview with Cosplay winner of Los Angeles Comic Con 2022. Check out this episode and get ready for The Great Goblin Argle-Bargle NEW episode next week!</p><p>-----------------------</p><p>Los Angeles Comic Con's 2022 Best in Show Costume Contest winner, Alison, joins the podcast today to talk about cosplay and costume making, and the path to her big win in December 2022. Rob is speechless&nbsp;at the artistry and Analese missed out on seeing it live!</p><br><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><br><p>OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Rotate your GM/DM, nerd algorithm, The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson, Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House, SiliCon, Adam Savage, Rose Bowl Flea Market, Dungeon Mayhem.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><br><p>Original Airdate: January 25, 2023</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Heatwave Hijinks: The Superman Movie</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's a NERD, it's a plane, it's the nerdiest thing you did this week! ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Your Nerd Best Friends are joined by Dr. Intern Joan and America's Favorite Teen Nerd, Andrew for a nerd movie review of the newest Superman installment. It's summer, it's hot, there are hijinks!</p><br><p>Analese wants to see more Lois Lane and Rob wants more easter eggs.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: the hype, the movie theatre experience, Shakespeare adaptations, <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> for table top gaming, craft organization mobile carts, nerd corrections from our Summer Games trivia episode. </p><br><p>Get bonus content and episodes when you subscribe on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Your Nerd Best Friends are joined by Dr. Intern Joan and America's Favorite Teen Nerd, Andrew for a nerd movie review of the newest Superman installment. It's summer, it's hot, there are hijinks!</p><br><p>Analese wants to see more Lois Lane and Rob wants more easter eggs.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: the hype, the movie theatre experience, Shakespeare adaptations, <em>Fast &amp; Furious</em> for table top gaming, craft organization mobile carts, nerd corrections from our Summer Games trivia episode. </p><br><p>Get bonus content and episodes when you subscribe on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 23 - It's Super, Man! ]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 23 - It's Super, Man! ]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Taking a trip down memory lane as the highly anticipated new Superman film is released this week! See you at the movies, nerds! And then tune in next week for our NERD movie review of the next installment from the man of steel. Bonus stuff on Patreon! </p><p>------------</p><p>It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a podcast! The nerds get cozy with the man of steel: the one and only alien from another planet who gets weird with stones and rocks.&nbsp;Rob digs the dad versions of superheroes and Analese still has a crush on Dean Cain.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> (more) Really Useful Boxes, Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, mini painting, video games, solo play games, comic books, video games based off comic books and comic books based of video games.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today!</p><p>Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><br><p>Original Airdate: November 9, 2022</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Taking a trip down memory lane as the highly anticipated new Superman film is released this week! See you at the movies, nerds! And then tune in next week for our NERD movie review of the next installment from the man of steel. Bonus stuff on Patreon! </p><p>------------</p><p>It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a podcast! The nerds get cozy with the man of steel: the one and only alien from another planet who gets weird with stones and rocks.&nbsp;Rob digs the dad versions of superheroes and Analese still has a crush on Dean Cain.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> (more) Really Useful Boxes, Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, mini painting, video games, solo play games, comic books, video games based off comic books and comic books based of video games.&nbsp;</p><br><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today!</p><p>Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><br><p>Original Airdate: November 9, 2022</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sun's Out, Nerds Out: The 2025 Summer NERD Games]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Sun's Out, Nerds Out: The 2025 Summer NERD Games]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Okay, it's nerd trivia]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Our first recording in front of a live studio audience! Thanks to our patrons for joining the SUMMER NERD GAMES! No Olympics only nerd-olympics by way of trivia! Who will win the company, Eric or Carl? </p><br><p>Analese wows the crowd with amazing dismount landings and Rob owns the parallel nerd bars. </p><br><p>Also in this episode: a tribute to <em>Laverne &amp; Shirley</em>, Rob's adventures in Milwaukee, <em>Ironheart</em>, summer office purge &amp; organize, <em>Star Wars</em> and <em>Andor</em> rants, fancy movie theaters. </p><br><p>Get bonus content and episodes when you subscribe on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Our first recording in front of a live studio audience! Thanks to our patrons for joining the SUMMER NERD GAMES! No Olympics only nerd-olympics by way of trivia! Who will win the company, Eric or Carl? </p><br><p>Analese wows the crowd with amazing dismount landings and Rob owns the parallel nerd bars. </p><br><p>Also in this episode: a tribute to <em>Laverne &amp; Shirley</em>, Rob's adventures in Milwaukee, <em>Ironheart</em>, summer office purge &amp; organize, <em>Star Wars</em> and <em>Andor</em> rants, fancy movie theaters. </p><br><p>Get bonus content and episodes when you subscribe on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 24 - Firefly in the Sky</title>
			<itunes:title>Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 24 - Firefly in the Sky</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Now that we're back from HellmouthCon and have played some summer nerdy games, let's reroll and visit another Joss Whedon classic, Firefly. Hold on tight, this amazing replay is followed next week by the show recorded LIVE with a Buffy audience at the Hellmouth!</p><p>---------------------------</p><p>The browncoats are here, and we are talking about another classic from Joss Whedon - <em>Firefly</em> (including the accompanying film, <em>Serenity</em>). The nerds also welcome two <em>Firefly</em> experts - special guests Sean Lewis and Juliana Massie.&nbsp;Rob's love of westerns takes center stage and Analese is brand new to the entire world of gorram space westerns.&nbsp;*SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the show or film.&nbsp;</p><br><p>OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Metro Comics big retirement party for Bob, Movies with Mikey, YouTube music playlists, Solasta, making spreadsheets for gaming, Games Workshop with NO LIMITS, contrast mini painting.</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><br><p>Original Airdate: November 23, 2022</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Now that we're back from HellmouthCon and have played some summer nerdy games, let's reroll and visit another Joss Whedon classic, Firefly. Hold on tight, this amazing replay is followed next week by the show recorded LIVE with a Buffy audience at the Hellmouth!</p><p>---------------------------</p><p>The browncoats are here, and we are talking about another classic from Joss Whedon - <em>Firefly</em> (including the accompanying film, <em>Serenity</em>). The nerds also welcome two <em>Firefly</em> experts - special guests Sean Lewis and Juliana Massie.&nbsp;Rob's love of westerns takes center stage and Analese is brand new to the entire world of gorram space westerns.&nbsp;*SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the show or film.&nbsp;</p><br><p>OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Metro Comics big retirement party for Bob, Movies with Mikey, YouTube music playlists, Solasta, making spreadsheets for gaming, Games Workshop with NO LIMITS, contrast mini painting.</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><br><p>Original Airdate: November 23, 2022</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Road Trip Roll Call: HellmouthCon 2025</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 9 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer MEGA Episode </title>
			<itunes:title>Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 9 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer MEGA Episode </itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Find our social media footage from HellmouthCon! </itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Go down memory lane with your nerd best friends while the live HellmouthCon episode is being edited! Find our social media pages for awesome content from the Hellmouth.</p><p>-------------------------------</p><p>Original Airdate: December 1, 2021</p><br><p>The Nerd Best Friends talk about all things BUFFY: favorite episodes and villains, plus general likes/dislikes about the groundbreaking show. This is the last episode before mid-season winter break, but stay subscribed to check out our soon-to-be-released One Shots!&nbsp;</p><br><p>SPOILERS ALERT! Listen at your own risk - the nerds talk about the show in depth!</p><p>*CW/TW* The hosts mention heavier themes of the show including death, suicide, assault, and the problematic emerging truth about the culture of Joss Whedon's sets and his behavior towards women.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Other nerdy things: craft beer of the episode, marching band competitions, DnD, The Curse of Strahd, organizing nerd spaces at home.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Join the conversation! <em>Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!!</em></p><p>Instagram: @Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p>Find our channel on YouTube and subscribe today!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Nerds of Summer: The Neverending Story</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's Dr. Intern Joan's FIRST EVER VIEWING! ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>I can tell you my love for you will still be strong, after the nerds of summer have gone...</p><br><p>Analese and Rob get NERDY with Dr. Intern Joan's very first time watching The Neverending Story. How is it a GenX person has actually never seen this classic? We don't know, but are SO GLAD to share this with DIJ. </p><br><p>Analese questions Bastian's school principal and Rob questions if Neverending Story II is worth the minutes of your life. </p><br><p>Also in this episode: reading Eisner nominees in Hoopla, Stephen King EVERYWHERE, more hit films from 1984, the trauma of 90 seconds in this film, The Great Goblin Angle Bargle, YOU on Netflix IS NOT LIKE DEXTER, DIJ's new nerd room. </p><br><p>Get bonus content and episodes when you subscribe on Patreon.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Summer Nerdstalgia: Episode 47 - Stephen King Multiverse</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>New SK book out means time to re-roll on an older episode! </itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey nerds! Re-roll and get nerdstalgic with your nerd best friends! New Stephen King book out last week, so you know Analese is too busy reading to edit. Therefore, check out this rewind of the SK episode! </p><p>------</p><p>Original Airdate: January 24, 2024. </p><br><p>Analese, your podcast host and horror nerd, walks Rob through the multiverse and universe building by the master of horror - Stephen King. Since Analese is Constant Reader, it is safe to join the nerds on this journey.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: Warhammer, Instagram analytics, mail subscription games, Final Girl, organization, 2024 nerd goals.</p><br><p>Bonus content is on Patreon.com/NerdBestFriends.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Hey nerds! Re-roll and get nerdstalgic with your nerd best friends! New Stephen King book out last week, so you know Analese is too busy reading to edit. Therefore, check out this rewind of the SK episode! </p><p>------</p><p>Original Airdate: January 24, 2024. </p><br><p>Analese, your podcast host and horror nerd, walks Rob through the multiverse and universe building by the master of horror - Stephen King. Since Analese is Constant Reader, it is safe to join the nerds on this journey.</p><br><p>Also in this episode: Warhammer, Instagram analytics, mail subscription games, Final Girl, organization, 2024 nerd goals.</p><br><p>Bonus content is on Patreon.com/NerdBestFriends.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Catchin' Rays and Side Quests: Nerd Book Club for Chew vols. 1 & 2]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Catchin' Rays and Side Quests: Nerd Book Club for Chew vols. 1 & 2]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 71 - Season 4 Recap</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did THIS SEASON?]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 70 - Top 5 Villains</title>
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			<title>Episode 69 - What are you doing? </title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Catching up on our NERD hobbies and goals for 2025! </itunes:subtitle>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 68 - D&D 2024]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It's the new edition of our favorite role playing game!]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 67 - Reboots and Remakes for NERDS</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Should they even happen tho? </itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 66 - The 30s</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>A look back on all the nerd things of 1995!</itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 65 - Comic to Screen: Hellboy and the Crooked Man</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the nerdiest thing you did this week?]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 64 - Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good: the Ghostbusters Franchise]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 64 - Bustin' Makes Me Feel Good: the Ghostbusters Franchise]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:45:34 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the NERDIEST thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 63 - 25 for 2025</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:45:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>What are your NERD goals for 2025? </itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Happy new year, NERDS!! It's time to reflect and reset our NERD goals for the new year - the annual NERD GOAL setting and making our 25 for 2025. We welcome special guest, Ashley, writer and creator of <em>Oakbridge</em>! Dr. Intern Joan joins the episode for nerd goaling, too. Analese reflects her year of Stephen King and Rob got out-cookie'd in his own holiday nerd cookie competition. </p><br><p>Also in this episode: Dexter: Original Sin, mini paint brush animal hair, lost packages during the holidays, selling nerd stuff on eBay, funny dreams, The Floor. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 62 - Dollhouse (TV series)</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:45:50 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the NERDIEST thing you did this week? ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 61 - Nerd Gift Giving Guide 2024</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:45:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Holiday gift suggestions for the NERDS in your life!</itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 60 - Nerd Book Club</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:45:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons (2023)</itunes:subtitle>
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			<title>Episode 59 - Ms. Marvel, or Mar-Vel if ya Nasty</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 59 - Ms. Marvel, or Mar-Vel if ya Nasty</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:30:44 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What's the NERDIEST thing you did this week?]]></itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>From Mar-Vel to Captain Marvel to Ms. Marvel to Spectrum, the annual superhero episode is all-female, all the time!  Analese continues her year of Stephen King and Rob just knows future Rob will be so happy with his sunny day priming extravaganza! </p><br><p>Also in this episode: buying more minis, Nerd trivia, outrageously long audiobooks, when Nerds get out-nerded by their families. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 58 - Nerdwatching the 2010s</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:19:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>One Shot - Summer Nerd Adventures 6</title>
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			<title>One Shot - Summer Nerd Adventures 4</title>
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			<title>One Shot - Summer Nerd Adventures 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:45:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>One Shot - Summer Nerd Adventures 1</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:45:12 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 54 - Season 3 Recap</title>
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			<title>Episode 53 - Nerd Travels: Barcades</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 52 - The Nerd Room</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 51 - Ain't Nuthin' but a G(aming) Thang, Baby!]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 50 - What Are You Doing?</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:28:43 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 49 - Cult Classic Films</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 48 - The 30s</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 47 - Stephen King Multiverse</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 46 - 24 for 2024</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year, nerds! Analese and Rob review their nerd goals with the 24 for 2024 while taking a look at what went nerdy, nerd-wrong, and just plain nerdish in 2023.</p><p>Also in this episode: Nike Dunks, ChatGPT, Masks, Rob having a closet like Cher in Clueless.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Bonus content is on Patreon.com/NerdBestFriends.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 45 - Quantam Leap</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The nerds are back and talking about another nerdy cult classic TV show: Quantum Leap. Come leap with us, nerds!</p><p>Also in this episode: more mini painting, board gaming, modular shelving systems, YouTube tutorials, nerdy tangents.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Bonus content is on Patreon.com/NerdBestFriends.</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Winter Episode Update</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:52:02 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[A little update from Rob... </p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A little update from Rob... </p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 44 - Nerd Gift Giving Guide 2023</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 43 - I've Seen This Before #3: Star Wars & Harry Potter]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 42 - Marching Band: BONUS CONTENT</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2023 01:54:19 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 42 - Band Nerds: Marching Band</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 41 - Spider-Man</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 40 - Nerdwatching the Aughts</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 39 - Book Nerds</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 38 - Nerd Travels: D&D in Las Vegas]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 38 - Nerd Travels: D&D in Las Vegas]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 37 - I Know What You Nerded Last Summer</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>SUMMER TIME check-in with the Nerds! As we go back to school, the Nerds reminisce about their summer nerd activities. </p><p><br></p><p>Support our podcast: purchase shirts, mugs, hoodies, and more at Tee Public Store - <a href="http://tee.pub/lic/-pTzGrX1txo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nerd Best Friends</a> and get ready for Season 3, which starts September 6th. So much good nerd content coming your way this season! Tell a friend! </p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>SUMMER TIME check-in with the Nerds! As we go back to school, the Nerds reminisce about their summer nerd activities. </p><p><br></p><p>Support our podcast: purchase shirts, mugs, hoodies, and more at Tee Public Store - <a href="http://tee.pub/lic/-pTzGrX1txo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nerd Best Friends</a> and get ready for Season 3, which starts September 6th. So much good nerd content coming your way this season! Tell a friend! </p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 36 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Nerd Movie Review</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 35 - Season 2 Recap</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2023 12:15:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerds recap and reminisce all the fun and foolery from season 2! Rob is living out his youth with HeroQuest and Analese prepares to move away from her best friend!</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it&#39;ll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong> and tip your nerd best friends!⁠</a></p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The Nerds recap and reminisce all the fun and foolery from season 2! Rob is living out his youth with HeroQuest and Analese prepares to move away from her best friend!</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it&#39;ll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p>⁠<a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong> and tip your nerd best friends!⁠</a></p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 34 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movie Review]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 34 - Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Movie Review]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:15:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>It&#39;s one of the Nerds favorite things to do: watch a nerd movie, then sit around and have some foolery and fun conversation. This time, the long awaited film based off D&amp;D was so exciting to the Nerds, they even went to the theatre on opening weekend. Special guests Andrew and Maria join in for extra crispy conversation. Rob really likes them D&amp;D monsters and Analese wouldn&#39;t be able to tell a wizard or a sorcerer apart. </p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it&#39;ll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/">⁠<strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong> and tip your nerd best friends!⁠</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> War Game Vault, Rob&#39;s Recommendations, Red Dragon t-shirts, gardening nerds, slap chop, Hero Quest. </p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 33 - Nerd Careers: CGI Artist</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:15:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In our first installment of Nerd Careers, the Nerds bring Zack Weiler to the show! Zack is an accomplished CGI Artist in the film industry and has worked on films such as <em>Justice League</em>, <em>Wreck-it Ralph</em>, <em>Frozen</em>, and many more award-winning flicks. <em> </em>Rob loves those video game cut scenes and Analese wonders how her cape moves in the breeze.</p><p><br></p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Kickstarter, Dungeons and Lasers, Feldherr game organizers, table top games, tea, fruit trees, multiverse D&amp;D games. </p><p><br></p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it&#39;ll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong> and tip your nerd best friends!</a></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In our first installment of Nerd Careers, the Nerds bring Zack Weiler to the show! Zack is an accomplished CGI Artist in the film industry and has worked on films such as <em>Justice League</em>, <em>Wreck-it Ralph</em>, <em>Frozen</em>, and many more award-winning flicks. <em> </em>Rob loves those video game cut scenes and Analese wonders how her cape moves in the breeze.</p><p><br></p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Kickstarter, Dungeons and Lasers, Feldherr game organizers, table top games, tea, fruit trees, multiverse D&amp;D games. </p><p><br></p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it&#39;ll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong> and tip your nerd best friends!</a></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 32 - Let's Talk About Games, Baby]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 32 - Let's Talk About Games, Baby]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerds welcome Dustin, the owner of BGE&#39;s Tabletop, a game store in the Los Angeles Area.<em> </em>Rob is jealous of Dustin and Analese is jealous of Dustin.</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> slap chop, mini painting, Gloomhaven, Frosthaven, Speed Paint Metallics by Army Painter, you tube channels, opening a game store, and don&#39;t forget about this episode&#39;s recommendation from Rob. <a href="https://bgetabletop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Here is a link to Dustin&#39;s Store: BGE&#39;s Tabletop</a></p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it&#39;ll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong> and tip your nerd best friends!</a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The Nerds welcome Dustin, the owner of BGE&#39;s Tabletop, a game store in the Los Angeles Area.<em> </em>Rob is jealous of Dustin and Analese is jealous of Dustin.</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> slap chop, mini painting, Gloomhaven, Frosthaven, Speed Paint Metallics by Army Painter, you tube channels, opening a game store, and don&#39;t forget about this episode&#39;s recommendation from Rob. <a href="https://bgetabletop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Here is a link to Dustin&#39;s Store: BGE&#39;s Tabletop</a></p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it&#39;ll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="https://www.nerdbestfriends.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong> and tip your nerd best friends!</a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 31 - I've Seen This Before, part 2]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 31 - I've Seen This Before, part 2]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:15:40 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Andrew is back again, and the Nerds compare and contrast the films <em>Ready Player One</em> and <em>The Muppets. </em>Rob still is unsure if he's a manly muppet or a muppet of a man and Analese is unsure if <em>Ready Player One</em> is actually more like <em>The Hunger Games</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> 1980s nostalgia, Chat GPT, <em>The Force Awakens</em>, Funko Pops and the Funko Pop store, Hero Quest, Scum and Villainy in L.A., just fold it in.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u><u> and tip your nerd best friends!</u></a></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Andrew is back again, and the Nerds compare and contrast the films <em>Ready Player One</em> and <em>The Muppets. </em>Rob still is unsure if he's a manly muppet or a muppet of a man and Analese is unsure if <em>Ready Player One</em> is actually more like <em>The Hunger Games</em>.&nbsp;</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> 1980s nostalgia, Chat GPT, <em>The Force Awakens</em>, Funko Pops and the Funko Pop store, Hero Quest, Scum and Villainy in L.A., just fold it in.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u><u> and tip your nerd best friends!</u></a></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 30 - Sure Plays a Mean Pinball</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:15:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerds welcome Nancy to the show, as she recently competed in the inaugural California Women's State Pinball Championship. Listen for tips and tricks to fun and competitive pinball, plus a slew of other really nerdy things. Rob learned that tilting is trying and Analese is giddy over the Adam Sandler references.&nbsp;</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Puzzles, gaming, Star Wars, twitch, Amazon Japan, Skittles burgers, AFOL (adult fan of Legos), pie cross puzzles, The Behemoth games, Cobra Kia, Mr. Beast Burger, the ocho, nudie magazine day.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u></a><u> and tip your nerd best friends!</u></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The Nerds welcome Nancy to the show, as she recently competed in the inaugural California Women's State Pinball Championship. Listen for tips and tricks to fun and competitive pinball, plus a slew of other really nerdy things. Rob learned that tilting is trying and Analese is giddy over the Adam Sandler references.&nbsp;</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Puzzles, gaming, Star Wars, twitch, Amazon Japan, Skittles burgers, AFOL (adult fan of Legos), pie cross puzzles, The Behemoth games, Cobra Kia, Mr. Beast Burger, the ocho, nudie magazine day.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u></a><u> and tip your nerd best friends!</u></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 29 - There Goes My Hero (Comic Books)</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:15:41 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Everyone's favorite teen nerd is back! Andrew joins the podcast to give his wit and teen sarcasm while talking about our current favorite superhero comic books. Rob fought with his son over which comics he gets to talk about and Analese is in solo-gaming heaven.&nbsp;</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> His Dark Materials, HBOMax, mini painting, nerd spreadsheets, color-coded mini paint organization, Mansions of Madness, Disneyland, Disney jail, thespian nerds.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u><u> </u></a><u>and tip your nerd best friends!</u></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Everyone's favorite teen nerd is back! Andrew joins the podcast to give his wit and teen sarcasm while talking about our current favorite superhero comic books. Rob fought with his son over which comics he gets to talk about and Analese is in solo-gaming heaven.&nbsp;</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> His Dark Materials, HBOMax, mini painting, nerd spreadsheets, color-coded mini paint organization, Mansions of Madness, Disneyland, Disney jail, thespian nerds.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u><u> </u></a><u>and tip your nerd best friends!</u></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 28 - Cosplay in L.A.: A Conversation with 2022's Best in Show Winner!]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:15:24 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Los Angeles Comic Con's 2022 Best in Show Costume Contest winner, Alison, joins the podcast today to talk about cosplay and costume making, and the path to her big win in December 2022. Rob is speechless&nbsp;at the artistry and Analese missed out on seeing it live!</p><br><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><br><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Rotate your GM/DM, nerd algorithm, The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson, Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House, SiliCon, Adam Savage, Rose Bowl Flea Market, Dungeon Mayhem.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Los Angeles Comic Con's 2022 Best in Show Costume Contest winner, Alison, joins the podcast today to talk about cosplay and costume making, and the path to her big win in December 2022. Rob is speechless&nbsp;at the artistry and Analese missed out on seeing it live!</p><br><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!</p><br><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Rotate your GM/DM, nerd algorithm, The Dark Crystal, Jim Henson, Labyrinth, Winchester Mystery House, SiliCon, Adam Savage, Rose Bowl Flea Market, Dungeon Mayhem.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 27 - 23 for 2023</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 27 - 23 for 2023</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:15:30 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year, Nerds! The Nerd Best Friends reflect on their 22 for 2022 goals and gamify their boards and goals for 2023. Rob is bringing sexy back with some exercise goals&nbsp;and Analese finally succumbs to being a mini paint nerd.</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Micro-dungeons, Board Game Stats app, mini painting, Folklore the Affliction, Hero Quest, Do the Bartman, Trello boards, Netflix's Wednesday, Tim Burton, the 1990s as flashbacks in entertainment now.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u><u> &nbsp;and tip your nerd best friends!</u></a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Happy New Year, Nerds! The Nerd Best Friends reflect on their 22 for 2022 goals and gamify their boards and goals for 2023. Rob is bringing sexy back with some exercise goals&nbsp;and Analese finally succumbs to being a mini paint nerd.</p><p>CALL TO ACTION: (1) create your 23 for 2023 and let us know by sharing on social media with #2023nerdgoals, (2) share your progress over the year when you complete a goal with the same hashtag, (3) gamify your goals for this year!&nbsp;</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Micro-dungeons, Board Game Stats app, mini painting, Folklore the Affliction, Hero Quest, Do the Bartman, Trello boards, Netflix's Wednesday, Tim Burton, the 1990s as flashbacks in entertainment now.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u><u> &nbsp;and tip your nerd best friends!</u></a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 26 - Nerd Gift Giving Guide</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 26 - Nerd Gift Giving Guide</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:15:27 GMT</pubDate>
			<itunes:duration>1:21:46</itunes:duration>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The Nerds help out with your last-minute holiday gift ideas for the nerds in your life... or talk about things they wish they were getting this year! Plus a tangent bonus watchlist from your favorite nerds. Rob explains why he's the cool uncle&nbsp;and Analese fell down a trendy rabbit hole.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> RN World Newsletter, AI/no AI, support your local shops, Dragon Prince, L Word Generation Q, Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, SiriusXM Fleetwood Mac channel tribute to Christine McVie, movie nights, Andor, humble bundles.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u></a><u> &nbsp;and tip your nerd best friends!</u></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 25 - Cult Classic: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 25 - Cult Classic: Romy & Michele's High School Reunion]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Follow along with the nerds and special guest Stacy "I invented post-its" Burcham as they talk about the 1997 film, <em>Romy &amp; Michele's High School Reunion</em>.&nbsp;Cult classics from the 1990s and possibly your next cosplay costumes abound in this week's episode. Rob wasn't supposed to be here today and Analese actually read stuff about the topic before recording the episode.&nbsp;<strong>*SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the film.</strong></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Garofalo vs Garoppalo, Mats by Mars, hypnotherapy, TGMBITHOTU, 3d printing, Marvel Unlimited, Stephen King, Wakanda Forever, contrast mini painting.</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u></a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Follow along with the nerds and special guest Stacy "I invented post-its" Burcham as they talk about the 1997 film, <em>Romy &amp; Michele's High School Reunion</em>.&nbsp;Cult classics from the 1990s and possibly your next cosplay costumes abound in this week's episode. Rob wasn't supposed to be here today and Analese actually read stuff about the topic before recording the episode.&nbsp;<strong>*SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the film.</strong></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Garofalo vs Garoppalo, Mats by Mars, hypnotherapy, TGMBITHOTU, 3d printing, Marvel Unlimited, Stephen King, Wakanda Forever, contrast mini painting.</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u></a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 24 - Firefly in the Sky</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 24 - Firefly in the Sky</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The browncoats are here, and we are talking about another classic from Joss Whedon - <em>Firefly</em> (including the accompanying film, <em>Serenity</em>). The nerds also welcome two <em>Firefly</em> experts - special guests Sean Lewis and Juliana Massie.&nbsp;Rob's love of westerns takes center stage and Analese is brand new to the entire world of gorram space westerns.&nbsp;<strong>*SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the show or film.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Metro Comics big retirement party for Bob, Movies with Mikey, YouTube music playlists, Solasta, making spreadsheets for gaming, Games Workshop with NO LIMITS, contrast mini painting.</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</u></strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The browncoats are here, and we are talking about another classic from Joss Whedon - <em>Firefly</em> (including the accompanying film, <em>Serenity</em>). The nerds also welcome two <em>Firefly</em> experts - special guests Sean Lewis and Juliana Massie.&nbsp;Rob's love of westerns takes center stage and Analese is brand new to the entire world of gorram space westerns.&nbsp;<strong>*SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the show or film.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, Metro Comics big retirement party for Bob, Movies with Mikey, YouTube music playlists, Solasta, making spreadsheets for gaming, Games Workshop with NO LIMITS, contrast mini painting.</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</u></strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 23 - It's Super, Man!]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 23 - It's Super, Man!]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:00:54 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<h3>It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a podcast! The nerds get cozy with the man of steel: the one and only alien from another planet who gets weird with stones and rocks.&nbsp;Rob digs the dad versions of superheroes and Analese still has a crush on Dean Cain.&nbsp;</h3><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> (more) Really Useful Boxes, Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, mini painting, video games, solo play games, comic books, video games based off comic books and comic books based of video games.&nbsp;</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today!</h3><h3>Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</h3><h3><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</u></strong></a></h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<h3>It's a bird... it's a plane... it's a podcast! The nerds get cozy with the man of steel: the one and only alien from another planet who gets weird with stones and rocks.&nbsp;Rob digs the dad versions of superheroes and Analese still has a crush on Dean Cain.&nbsp;</h3><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> (more) Really Useful Boxes, Marvel SNAP, Final Girl by Van Ryder Games, mini painting, video games, solo play games, comic books, video games based off comic books and comic books based of video games.&nbsp;</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today!</h3><h3>Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</h3><h3><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</u></strong></a></h3><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 22 - Nerdwatching the 90s, Part 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>It's totally RAD and totally 90s up in this season! The nerds talk about the nerdiest MOVIES they watched in the decade of pleats, doc martins, and hypercolor shirts. &nbsp;Rob loves 90s comedies by SNL actors, Analese gets jiggy with Shakespeare adaptations, and the BOTH quote <em>Billy Madison</em> waaaay too much.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> legendary sportscasters, Really Useful Boxes, cryotherapy, things we forgot to put on the list, Geek History podcast (but does it compare to Drunk History???),&nbsp;dice towers, bygone era of catchphrases.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR!</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank"><u><strong>VISIT OUR WEBSITE</strong></u></a></p><p><br></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 21 - Nerdwatching the 90s, Part 1</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 21 - Nerdwatching the 90s, Part 1</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:00:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 20 - Top 5 Tabletop Games</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:00:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 19 - Mini Painting</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 13:00:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>It's season two, electric boogaloo, too hot to handle to cold to hold... the nerds are back and talking about painting miniatures for gaming and hobby. Rob drops some knowledge and tips while Analese drops paint all over her table.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> citadel vs army painter, Back to the Future, Hollywood Bowl, new DnD updates, YouTube learning, Stranger Things, Robert Englund, Rob's Recommendations.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today!&nbsp;</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank">VISIT OUR WEBSITE</a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>It's season two, electric boogaloo, too hot to handle to cold to hold... the nerds are back and talking about painting miniatures for gaming and hobby. Rob drops some knowledge and tips while Analese drops paint all over her table.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>OTHER NERDY TOPICS:</strong> citadel vs army painter, Back to the Future, Hollywood Bowl, new DnD updates, YouTube learning, Stranger Things, Robert Englund, Rob's Recommendations.&nbsp;</p><p>@NerdBestFriends is our social media, podcast@nerdbestfriends.com is our email - message us today!&nbsp;</p><p><a href="//www.nerdbestfriends.com" target="_blank">VISIT OUR WEBSITE</a></p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 18 - Summer Nerdin' Happened So Fast: 2nd final check-in!]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 18 - Summer Nerdin' Happened So Fast: 2nd final check-in!]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 13:00:23 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 17 - Summer Nerdin' Had Me a Blast: Check in with the Nerds!]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 17 - Summer Nerdin' Had Me a Blast: Check in with the Nerds!]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 13:00:13 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 16 - Season 1 Review</title>
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			<title>Episode 15 - What Are You Doing?</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 14 - Non-D&D Role Playing Games (RPGs)]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:45:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>One Shot - MAUS</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 13 - Comic Book Stans Sans Superheroes, part 2 *MEGA EPISODE*</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 13 - Comic Book Stans Sans Superheroes, part 2 *MEGA EPISODE*</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 12 - Comic Book Stans Sans Superheroes, part 1</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Nerds like comics, and the Nerd Best Friends are no exception. Nerd out as Analese and Rob talk about their favorite comics that are not superheroes, from funny to serious to historical. Oh! And it's so nerdy, it's a 2-parter!&nbsp;</p><p>*NOTE* Adult content described for some of the comic book choices.&nbsp;</p><p>OTHER NERDY THINGS: board game app, craft beer of the week, dog's first birthday, reboots, miniature painting, the wide world of sharing.&nbsp;</p><p>Check out our new website: www.nerdbestfriends.com and Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!!</p><p>Join the conversation!</p><p>Instagram: @Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p>Find our channel on YouTube and subscribe today!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 11 - Craft Beer Nerds</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 10 - 22 for 2022</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>One Shot - Universal Studios and Stranger Things</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The nerds talk about Analese's winter travels to Los Angeles for NERDVERSE destinations, including Harry Potter world at Universal Studios and a pop-up shop for Netflix's Stranger Things.&nbsp;</p><p><em>One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content!</em></p><p>Other nerdy things: Butterbeer, Ghostbusters, 80s myths, pop up shops, LA travel tips, iconic nerd scenes</p><p>Join the conversation! <strong>Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!!</strong></p><p>Instagram: @Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p>Find our channel on YouTube and subscribe today!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>One Shot - Buffy, Extended</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd Best Friends complete their way-too-long conversation about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and discuss hidden jokes, surprises, easter eggs, tidbits, and recalls throughout the TV series.&nbsp;</p><p><em>One Shots are short episodes with nothing more than the Nerd Best Friends nerding out about something in the NERDVERSE. Have a little nerd-time snack and subscribe for more content!</em></p><p>Other nerdy things: Slayerfest '98, Star Trek, D&amp;D, 5x5, bunnies and frogs</p><p>Join the conversation! <strong>Listen, Follow, Subscribe, Share, give us that 5-star rating!!</strong></p><p>Instagram: @Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p>Find our channel on YouTube and subscribe today!</p>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support</a><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>One Shot - Henry Cavill on Warhammer</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>One Shot - Return to Dark Tower</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 09 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer MEGA EPISODE</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 08 - Batman's Best]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 08 - Batman's Best]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 07 - Cons with Friends</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:47:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Episode 06 - The Wisdom of Guncles and Band Nerds Reunited</title>
			<itunes:title>Episode 06 - The Wisdom of Guncles and Band Nerds Reunited</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd Best Friends welcome former high school bandmate and author of <em>The Wisdom of Guncles</em>, Michael Dumlao, to talk about intersectionality of the "nerd" and the LGBTQ+ community, comic book community, cons community, and how guncles are paving a new path towards greater acceptance of all people.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Join the conversation!</p><p>Instagram: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Episode 05 - I've Seen This Before, Part 1]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Episode 05 - I've Seen This Before, Part 1]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Analese and Rob introduce our first guest - Rob's son, Andrew! Andrew brings to NBF some noticed similarities between two movies, thought out loud, "hey, I've seen this before!" and brings the parallels to our podcast. So what's up with The Matrix and The Lego Movie?&nbsp;</p><br><p>Join the conversation!</p><p>Instagram: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 04 - Kickstarter Your Heart</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Analese and Rob explore Rob's nerding out on backing projects... Oh, and the short history and impact Kickstarter has had on the gaming industry, plus the benefits for us nerds!&nbsp;And introducing a new feature of the podcast: Craft Beer of the episode!&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Join the conversation!&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Instagram: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 03 - Nerdwatching the 80s, Part 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We all know nerds can talk about their favorite nerd things... so here is Analese and Rob and the other half of the nerdiest shows and movies from the 1980s.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong><em>Join the conversation!</em></strong></p><p>Instagram: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<title>Episode 01 - The Pilot</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Introducing Analese and Rob, the Nerd Best Friends. Join us for our first episode on all things nerd! New episodes every two weeks!</p><br><p><strong><em>Join the conversation!</em></strong></p><p>Instagram: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Introducing Analese and Rob, the Nerd Best Friends. Join us for our first episode on all things nerd! New episodes every two weeks!</p><br><p><strong><em>Join the conversation!</em></strong></p><p>Instagram: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Episode 02 - Nerdwatching the 80s, Part 1</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Nerd Best friends tackle the nerdiest films and television shows from the 1980s (and 90s, too). What is your favorite 80s nerd movie or show?&nbsp;</p><p>See you September 8th for part 2!</p><br><p><strong><em>Join the conversation!</em></strong></p><p>Instagram: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Twitter: @NerdBestFriends</p><p>Facebook: Nerd Best Friends</p><p>podcast@nerdbestfriends.com</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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