WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? In celebration of the independent film "Battersea" now being available to stream, we are re-releasing this episode from 2025. Richard sat down virtually with the film’s creators and Co-writers TJ Sandella & Jad Adkins along with lead actor Jesse Howland to dive behind the scenes of this wonderful film. Learn More about the Film Watch Battersea on... Prime Video Plex Fawesome Relay Love the podcast? Want access to additional co...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? Join us as we dive deeper into the world of Coyote vs Acme. Can Will and Richard convince Laura to see the film? Listen to find out! Love the podcast? Want access to additional content and updates? Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nerdhatproductions/ or subscribe to our channel on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdhatpod for access to video clips, news, and more.

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? Within an hour of watching Coyote vs Acme in the theatre, Will & Richard sat down to share their initial reactions. A big shout out to Marketplace Cinemas of Winston Salem for providing both an enjoyable theatrical experience and for giving us the permission to record in one of their theater rooms. If you're passing through or live in Winston Salem, be sure to check them out! https://www.mpcws.com/ Love the podcast? Want access to additional content and upd...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? This week we cover the infamous live action adaptation of Akira Toriyama's work, "Dragonball: Evolution." Despite being a modest financial success, turning a small profit at the box office, the movie was roundly criticized by both audiences and film critics, receiving a 19% and 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively. What do you think, Nerdhatters? Do you love or hate this film, or does like more in the dreaded land of "meh" for you? Love the podcast? Want ac...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? We’re bringing back the battle, baby! To kick off season 8, we’ll be pitting Tom Holland and Zendaya against…….you guessed it - “Zendaya and Tom Holland!” The current King and Queen of Nerdy cinema are ruling the box office right now, appearing in both Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and Destin Daniel Cretton’s marvel debut, “Spiderman: Brand New Day.” Which of these two epic films can we convince Laura to go see in the theatre? Stay tuned to find out! Love the podca...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? Each year the RiverRun International Film Festival features special screenings for the whole family to enjoy. This year Richard took all four of his junior Nerdhatters to experience the "Films with Class: Elementary School" screening at the Reynolds Place Theatre. Afterwards he sat down in the grass at a local park to talk with them about their favorite animated shorts from the program. Their selections? - "Blu's" (2025, RedGod Studios) - "Sunspark" (2026, ...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? "Fentanyl overdose is the number one cause of death for 18–44-year-olds. Fentanyl can be as inexpensive as a cigarette and more than 100 times more powerful than morphine. As overdose rates rise and stigma persists, THE HOTLINE is not just a story about crisis—it's a story about listening. Grounded in real-world harm reduction efforts, THE HOTLINE is a film about connection in the darkest moments, the power of empathy, and the quiet heroes working in the shadows ...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? The dark comedy thriller "Over Your Dead Body" was the Centerpiece screening at the 2026 RiverRun International Film Festival. We had a chance to sit down with actor Keith Jardine, who plays Todd in the film, to talk about his experience working on set with director Jorma Taccone and actors Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphont, and Juliette Lewis. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34685692/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_over%20your%20dead%20b *The vi...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? On day 2 of the RiverRun International Film Festival, we sat down with filmmaker @willthwaites to discuss the documentary film @crimeandparody which he wrote, directed, filmed, and co-edited. "Crime + Parody" begins with an account of Anthony Novak's legal conflict with his local police department in Parma, Ohio and expands to cover the story of another Ohio resident, Omar Arrington Bay, whose encounters with law enforcement ultimately led to his death. Along the way, ...

WHAT’S IN YOUR NERDHAT? Timothy Cooper reached out to us leading up to last year's RiverRun International Film Festival. He was our first official interview. This past week he came back on the podcast to share how "Knead," the short film he wrote and directed and which played at RiverRun last year, has faired. He also talked about an upcoming short film for which he wrote the screenplay, "Rock, Paper, Destiny." Watch "Knead" on the Omeleto Channel: https://youtu.be/gkvTQzMRrIw?s...