Published by Nerd Subculture
Welcome to Nerd Subculture podcast feed where Edwina & Jarrod discuss everything from TV show, movies, music and video games. Currently doing a re-watch of Buffy the Vampire Slayer because the only way to get Jarrod to watch the show was to do a podcast about it.
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Welcome to the podcast where we turn our rage into content. Each episode, we deep-dive into whatever is currently grinding our gears, from everyday annoyances to the kind of stuff that makes you yell at clouds. This week, we're sinking our teeth into Interview With the Vampire TV Series, the phenomenal adaptation of Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles, and the recent The Vampire Lestat season. Which, of course, sent us spiralling into a conversation about Queen of the Damned, the film adaptation that somehow had all the source material and still managed to miss the point. Was Queen of the Damned really as bad as we remembered? Or has time softened the blow? That debate quickly snowballs into a bigger discussion about what makes a great book adaptation, and why so many Hollywood adaptations completely lose what made the original special. Along the way, we compare adaptation hits and misses and debate why some adaptations become classics while others leave fans wondering if the filmmakers even opened the book. If you enjoy dissecting movies versus books, or just want to hear two people passionately argue about the best and worst adaptations ever made, this episode is for you.
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The only way Edwina could get her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was by starting a podcast about it! This episode, we're talking about the Him and how it is perhaps one of the worst aged episodes of Buffy. Follow us on: TikTok Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads Linktree
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The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to start a podcast about it. In this episode, one lifelong Buffy fan and one first-time watcher break down "Selfless", the powerful Anya-centric episode from Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 7. As Anya's return to vengeance takes a devastating turn, Buffy, Willow, and Xander find themselves divided over what should be done. Join us as we discuss Anya's tragic backstory, her darkest choices, and the emotional conflict that puts the Scoobies at odds
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Welcome to the podcast where we turn our rage into content. Each episode, we deep-dive into whatever is currently grinding our gears, from everyday annoyances to the kind of stuff that makes you yell at clouds. If you’re a confused Gen-Xer or Elder Millennial who is confused about why the teens are going nuts for an A24 arthouse movie, we have the podcast for you. I was left incredibly confused by my kids begging me to go see the movie Backrooms, that I went down a very interesting rabbit hole, so you don’t have to.
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The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to do a podcast about it. This week, we dive into S07E04, Help, and unpack the classic Cassandra trope, being cursed with knowing the future and no one believing you. Follow us on: TikTok Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads Linktree
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You’re Watching That AGAIN! is the movie podcast from Nerd Subculture where Edwina and Jarrod unpack the films they’ve watched far too many times, and the emotional connections that keep pulling them back in. Following the sudden passing of Nicholas Brendon, we decided to dedicate a tribute episode to one of our favourite films in his career, the cult classic Psycho Beach Party. It was never a box office hit, but over the years, this strange, hilarious, and genuinely unique film has built a loyal following. Blending 1960s beach party movies, Hitchcock-inspired psychological thrillers, and campy 70s slasher films, it feels like the kind of bold, chaotic movie that simply would not get made today. Featuring an incredible cast of rising actors, Psycho Beach Party became one of those films we found ourselves revisiting again and again. In this episode, we talk about why it has stayed with us for so long, what Nicholas Brendon brought to the film, and the complicated feelings we have around his death. You can also reserve your copy of the Limited Edition Blu-ray Yesterday Is Almost Here using the link below. YESTERDAY IS ALMOST HERE - Limited Edition Blu-ray [Pre-Order Reservation Link] or find it on our Linktree In Yesterday Is Almost Here, Nicholas Brendon plays struggling screenwriter Douglas Wynter, a man spiralling after the death of a close friend and unable to finish the script that could save his career. Hoping for a reset, his wife Veronica arranges a quiet weekend getaway, but when an estranged friend and his mysterious wife unexpectedly arrive, buried tensions, dangerous obsessions, and painful truths begin to surface. What follows is a psychological and deeply personal journey through grief, identity, addiction, and self-destruction. Follow us on: TikTok Instagram YouTube Facebook Threads
29 min
Welcome to the podcast where we turn our rage into content. Each episode, we deep-dive into whatever is currently grinding our gears, from everyday annoyances to the kind of stuff that makes you yell at clouds. In this episode, we are late to the party on this one, but after seeing Avatar: Fire and Ash, Jarrod has an axe to grind with Mr James Cameron. Jarrod is a big fan of movies like Terminator 2 and Aliens, but the Avatar movies seem to be the same movie remade with a different font, but it’s Papyrus to Herculanum. We discuss why we have an issue with this. www.tiktok.com/@nerdsubculturepodcast www.instagram.com/nerd_subculture_podcast www.youtube.com@nerdsubculture845
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The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to do a podcast about it. This week, we’re breaking down Same Time, Same Place and asking the important questions, is Gnarl the creepiest monster in the Buffyverse, and did the Scoobies let Willow off the hook way too easily?
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Today on the podcast, we’re talking about the news that hit a lot of Buffy fans hard, the Buffy: New Sunnydale reboot pilot was not picked up to series by Hulu. Like many fans, I was genuinely upset. Sarah Michelle Gellar’s video had me in tears, and she didn’t hold back, calling out a Hulu executive who made it clear he was not a fan. The narrative quickly became that the pilot was “bad” and that Chloé Zhao’s vision would have somehow damaged the Buffy legacy, but fans weren’t buying it. Out of that frustration, something pretty incredible happened. A small group of creators came together and launched International Buffy Day. So today, I’m here with a pitchfork in both hands, ready to ride at Dawn. I’m joined by @brennyboombox and @mrworldnyc , two co-founders of International Buffy Day, happening April 14, to discuss what it is and how you can get involved. International Buffy Day is both a celebration and a protest, a global show of solidarity from Scoobies everywhere. LET'S BE THE ANNOYING THORN IN HULU'S SIDE. How to get involved: Attend in-person rallies in New York City and Los Angeles Join the “Class Protector Project” by sending cocktail umbrellas to Hulu headquarters Stream Buffy the Vampire Slayer on the day, if you can’t do a full marathon, watch “The Prom” Follow @International Buffy Day on TikTok and Instagram Spread the word, create content, like and share information. If you’d like to get more involved or organise your own rally, you can reach out at Internationalbuffyday@gmail.com If you’re planning to attend a rally or host one in your city, make sure to fill out the International Buffy Day rally sign-up form. Int. Buffy Day Rally Sign-up In-person rally details: New York City Meeting Point: Union Square, Engel Plaza (outside 14th St, 4, 5, 6 MTA station)Time: 12pm Los Angeles Meeting Point: Goodboybob Coffee Roasters, 2058 Broadway, Santa MonicaTime: 12pm Schedule for both cities:Meet at 12pm, then walk to the Hulu offices at 12:30pm. @InternationalBuffyDay will also be live streaming throughout the day on TikTok. If you’re attending, wear your Buffy merch or cosplay, and bring a sign. Class Protector Project Send cocktail umbrellas to Hulu headquarters along with a note about what Buffy means to you. Mail-in campaigns have worked for other shows in the past, so this is a chance to show just how strong the Buffy community is. Mail to:2500 Broadway2nd Floor, Suite 200Santa Monica, CA 90404
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The only way Edwina could get her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was by starting a podcast about it! This week, we're talking Beneath You, the episode where Buffy starts her new job and learns why Spike has gone crazy after getting his soul back. Follow us on: TikTok Instagram Facebook Threads
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The only way Edwina could get her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was by starting a podcast about it! We are back after a longer-than-expected break and ready to get stuck into Season 7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This week, we're talking Lessons, the episode where Buffy returns to where it all began for the final season of the show. Follow us on: TikTok Instagram Facebook Threads
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The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to do a podcast about it. We have had a longer-than-expected break but we are back March 16 as we delve into the 7th and final season of Buffy.
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The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to do a podcast about it. This week, the perils of puberty are discussed as Oz finds out his a werewolf in the episode Phases.
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You’re Watching That AGAIN! is a movie Podcast from Nerd Subculture where Edwina and Jarrod discuss the movies they have re-watched too many times and the emotional connections we have to them. Since it is the silly season, we are leaning into a classic Christmas pick. In this episode, we delve into one of our favourite Christmas movies, Home Alone. A much-loved family classic and a non-negotiable part of our Christmas viewing tradition each year. We will discuss how did a film built on parental failure, child endangerment, and cartoon-level violence become one of the most enduring and comforting Christmas movies of all time. Follow us on: TikTok Instagram YouTube Merch Store
32 min
Welcome to the podcast where we turn our weekly rage into content. Each episode, we deep-dive into whatever is currently grinding our gears — from everyday annoyances to the kind of stuff that makes you yell at clouds. In this episode, we are dragging the way cringe gets tossed around like confetti at anything people don’t like. We pull apart what cringe actually means, what camp is, and how the terms are mixed up and weaponized. We also delve into how having more access to subculture spaces online has made it more acceptable for the internet to slap the cringe label on it. We round it out by looking at how that fear of being called cringe is clipping the wings of artists, creators and a generation that could be making stranger, braver work.
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You’re Watching That AGAIN! is a movie Podcast from Nerd Subculture where Edwina and Jarrod discuss the movies they have re-watched too many times and the emotional connections we have to them. As it is spooky season, we thought we should do a horror movie to keep on theme with Halloween. In this episode, we delve into one of our favourite horror comedies, the meta masterpiece that is The Cabin In The Woods. Follow us on: TikTok Instagram YouTube Merch Store
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The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to do a podcast about it. This episode, we tackle the last two episodes of the season as our heroes struggle with the aftermath of their friend becoming the Big Bad and how to get her back from the brink of self-destruction. Follow us on: Tiktok Instagram youtube Merch Store
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The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to do a podcast about it. This week, we tackle our characters hitting the rock bottom of season 6 in the dynamic duo of devastating episodes Seeing Red and Villains. Follow us on: Tiktok Instagram youtube Merch Store
48 min
The only way Edwina could convince her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was to do a podcast about it. This week, we unravel Entropy. An episode so on-the-nose with its title, it might as well be screaming. Lies unravel, friendships fracture, and revenge gets messy. It's the emotional equivalent of a slow-motion car crash, and just when you think it can’t get worse, someone opens their mouth and makes it worse. But through all the wreckage and emotional chaos, there is just the tiniest, cruelest glimmer of hope to keep us from collapsing into the void. Follow us on: Tiktok Instagram youtube Merch Store
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The only way Edwina could get her husband to watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer was by starting a podcast about it! This week, we're talking Normal Again — the episode where Buffy might just be a delusional psych patient and everything we’ve watched for six seasons is all in her head. Bold meta twist, lazy writing or a personal attack on the viewer? Grab your demon-slaying meds, as we break it down. Follow us on: Follow us on: Tiktok Instagram youtube Merch Store