It'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&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&D monsters and Analese wouldn't be able to tell a wizard or a sorcerer apart. @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! ⁠VISIT OUR WEBSITE and tip your nerd best friends!⁠ OTHER NERDY TOPICS: War Game Vault, Rob's Recommendations, Red Dragon t-shirts, gardening nerds, slap chop, Hero Quest.  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! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

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 Justice League, Wreck-it Ralph, Frozen, and many more award-winning flicks.  Rob loves those video game cut scenes and Analese wonders how her cape moves in the breeze. 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! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: Kickstarter, Dungeons and Lasers, Feldherr game organizers, table top games, tea, fruit trees, multiverse D&D games. @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

The Nerds welcome Dustin, the owner of BGE's Tabletop, a game store in the Los Angeles Area. Rob is jealous of Dustin and Analese is jealous of Dustin. 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! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: slap chop, mini painting, Gloomhaven, Frosthaven, Speed Paint Metallics by Army Painter, you tube channels, opening a game store, and don't forget about this episode's recommendation from Rob. Here is a link to Dustin's Store: BGE's Tabletop @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

Andrew is back again, and the Nerds compare and contrast the films Ready Player One and The Muppets. Rob still is unsure if he's a manly muppet or a muppet of a man and Analese is unsure if Ready Player One is actually more like The Hunger Games.  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! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: 1980s nostalgia, Chat GPT, The Force Awakens, Funko Pops and the Funko Pop store, Hero Quest, Scum and Villainy in L.A., just fold it in.  @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

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.  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! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: 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.  @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

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.  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! OTHER NERDY TOPICS: His Dark Materials, HBOMax, mini painting, nerd spreadsheets, color-coded mini paint organization, Mansions of Madness, Disneyland, Disney jail, thespian nerds.  @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

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 at the artistry and Analese missed out on seeing it live! 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! 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.  @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

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 and Analese finally succumbs to being a mini paint nerd. 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!  OTHER NERDY TOPICS: 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.  @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE  and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

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 and Analese fell down a trendy rabbit hole.  OTHER NERDY TOPICS: 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.  @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE  and tip your nerd best friends! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support

Follow along with the nerds and special guest Stacy "I invented post-its" Burcham as they talk about the 1997 film, Romy & Michele's High School Reunion. 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. *SPOILERS* for those that have not watched the film. OTHER NERDY TOPICS: 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. @NerdBestFriends is our social media, [email protected] is our email - message us today! Follow and like our stuff, it'll be fun, we SWEAR! VISIT OUR WEBSITE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nerd-best-friends/support