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Episode 6: Arrrrrrrrrr!

Monday, April 20th, 2009

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In this week’s special episode we take a look at the Nerdcore genre of music, with a special focus on pirate rap. Mark and Jessie sit down with Captain Dan, of Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew, to talk about music, movies and all things pirate-related. Come sail the seven seas with us as we explore Essential Nerd Films for Pirates, and talk about some new TV shows you need to see.

Visit Captain Dan’s website at http://www.myspace.com/captaindan

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Hosts: Jessie, Mark, Captain Dan

Show Outline:

  • Meet Captain Dan (0:00:53)
  • The Life and Times of Captain Dan and His Scurvy Crew (0:08:22)
  • Essential Nerd Films for a Pirate (0:27:48)
  • What’s Entertaining You (0:53:26)
  • Good Byes (1:12:30)

Music Credits:

  • Opening Intro – “Be” by Common
  • First Intermission – “Jolly Roger” by Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew
  • Second Intermission – “From the Seas to the Streets” by Captain Dan and the Scurvy Crew
  • Outro Music – “St. Teresa” by Joan Osborne

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Episode 5: Monsters Are Real

Friday, April 10th, 2009

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This week Jessie and Mark are joined by guest hosts Steve and Jeremy, with an assist from Will. Cower under the covers as we chat of monsters fierce and scary, then come do the time warp again with us as we discuss Essential Nerd Films involving time travel. Which ghoul, beastie, sprite or spirit will be crowned the champion of the Nerd Fight: Ultimate Monster? Tune in to find out.

Hosts: Jessie, Mark, Steve, Jeremy and Will

Show Outline:

  • Meet the New Hosts (0:00:50)
  • What’s Been Entertaining You? (0:16:20)
  • Nerd Fight: Ultimate Monster! (0:33:04)
  • Special Comentator Will casts his Nerd Fight! vote (1:05:21)
  • Essential Nerd Films: Time Travel edition (1:09:12)
  • Mail Bag and Good Byes (1:33:55)

Music Credits:

  • Opening Intro – “Be” by Common
  • First Intermission – Furry Happy Monsters by R.E.M & The Muppet Monsters
  • Second Intermission – If I Could Turn Back Time by Cher
  • Outro Music – St. Teresa by Joan Osborne

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