Podcasts by BNQ: Big Nerdy Questions

Big Nerdy Wrestling #1: NJPW/ROH vs WWE - Crossover Chaos from 2018-07-12T12:06:30

Welcome to Big Nerdy Wrestling! From time to time, Josh will indulge his life-long affinity for professional wrestling with some fun discussions with awesome wrestling podcasters. In this first ...

Who belongs on the Mt Rushmore of genre literature? from 2018-07-04T15:02:11

This week we welcome back author EC Ambrose to help us select the Mount Rushmore of genre literature. Fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and horror are fair game for the selections. There are a LOT of am...

What Mortal Kombat style fatalities would non-MK characters employ? from 2018-06-15T16:24:32

We're back for the second half of Season Three! It's time for a rapid fire episode where everyone on the panel will FINISH HIM! This week, Josh leads Matt, Rachel, Ed, and JP on a journey throug...

A Brief Update from 2018-05-17T22:59:05

In which Josh provides an update on upcoming shows and announces an appearance on another show.

What is the intersection of nerdy franchises with civil rights? Part I (Ft. Jeremy Whitley) from 2018-05-03T13:05:52

It's time to get serious as the BNQ crew tackle the huge issue of where nerdy franchises intersect with civil rights in this two-part episode. In Part I, Callie interviews Marvel writer Jeremy W...

Which fictional characters would make great comics? Featuring Kevin Gootee from 2018-04-26T14:00

Could you imagine Han Solo or Deadpool as stand-up comics? Could Jar-Jar work as an "alternative comic"? This week, BNQ welcomes Kevin Gootee, the host of the hit Amazon Prime series "Comics Wat...

Big Nerdy Quickie: Ready Player One Review from 2018-04-18T22:06:34

We saw Ready Player One and then recorded a review in Matt's van. Thanks to Podbean for the recording app! We hope you enjoy the on location feel of this discussion. BNQ is brought to you by Fle...

Which iconic squad would fare best in a crisis situation? from 2018-04-12T14:00

If you found yourself in a crisis, which iconic fictional squad would you want on your team? This week, JP, Colleen, Rachel, Kenneth, and Matt each pick a squad to defend against crises proposed...

Are tabletop games more immersive than video games? from 2018-03-29T14:00

You're trapped in an old house and the only way out is to either fight or trick a goblin guarding the front door. Do you imagine yourself rolling a D20 or do you place your hands on a keyboard a...

Which Harry Potter character is the most important aside from Harry, Ron, and Hermione? from 2018-03-22T14:00

Get out your wands as BNQ goes back to Hogwarts! This week, Callie leads Josh, Colleen, and newcomer Amanda on a discussion through all the supporting characters of the Harry Potter series. Whic...

Big Nerdy Quickie #2: A Little Trivia, A Lot of News from 2018-03-15T13:00

This week, Josh, JP, and Matt bring you Big Nerdy Quickie #2. This time, we discuss our big announcement that we have entered into a partnership with FleetWit.com, the leading purveyor of trivia...

Which character would want to kill its author? Featuring Jen Finelli from 2018-03-08T13:00

Authors put their favorite characters through the ringer, but in this episode, we decide to flip the script. Jen Finelli, author of the amazing novel "Becoming Hero" joins Matt, Colleen, Rachel,...

Who belongs on the Mt Rushmore of anime? from 2018-03-01T13:00

From space pirates to towering mechs and from the brightest colors and orchestrations to the most tragic tales drawn on screen, anime deserves its own Mount Rushmore. In this episode, Ed hosts Rach...

What is it like to voice an iconic anime character? Featuring Petrea Burchard from 2018-02-22T13:00

This week, BNQ welcomes Petrea Burchard, the English voice of Ryoko on Tenchi Muyo and acclaimed author, to Big Nerdy Headquarters. Petrea talks about what it's like to record narration for a sh...

What is the best ship in the Star Trek franchise? from 2018-02-15T02:51:26

It's time for a deep dive into the ships of Star Trek! This week, Josh and JP welcome Rick from Starbase 66 back to Big Nerdy Headquarters to talk the vessels of the Final Frontier. Which Enterp...

Big Nerdy Quickie #1: Chris Cope (LANGUAGE WARNING) from 2018-02-08T13:00

Welcome to the first edition of Big Nerdy Quickies! In these shorter episodes, we bring you bonus content independent of a full-fledged Big Nerdy Question. To start this tradition off right, we ...

Who are the best and worst blind dates in The Simpsons and Futurama? from 2018-02-04T00:34:43

Does Groundskeeper Willie make you hot under the kilt? Is the stench of beer and disappointment at Moe's an aphrodisiac? Are you really into women with one-eye who captain starships? If so, this...

SPECIAL - What happens when panelists keep talking after they're done recording for the day? (LANGUAGE WARNING) from 2018-01-30T03:16:52

LANGUAGE WARNING!  This is JP here.  After we got done recording the two-part season 3 premiere, a few of us stayed after and caught up with one another.  One thing led to another, and eventuall...

Which fictional universe would we least want to live in? Part II from 2018-01-25T12:49:06

It's time for Part II of our discussion of which fictional universes we least want to live in. Ed, Colleen, Rachel, Matt, Callie, JP, and Josh lead you through a discussion ranging from Dragon B...

Special Announcement - Help us win a studio! from 2018-01-24T01:54:45

Hello everyone! We are currently First Place in the Podible downloads contest, but we need your help to stay there. Listen to this short episode and find out how to help us win a new studio and ...

Which fictional universe would we least want to live in? Part I [Season 3 Premiere] from 2018-01-18T23:24:25

We're back! Season 3 premieres with a twist on our traditional opener. Instead of discussing which fictional universe we want to live in, we flip the script and discuss which universes would con...

Why are we are on hiatus? Spoiler: Technology sucks. from 2017-11-11T04:18:26

A short announcement about why we are on an unplanned hiatus, plans for the future, and (in happy news) we announce the winner of the prize from CSE Games.

What is the funniest episode of The X-Files? Halloween Special 2017 from 2017-10-26T11:57:35

The truth is out there; you can find it by killing off the Gungan. Welcome to the 2017 Halloween Special where Josh, newcomer Lea, and special guest Greg from Rumor Flies talk about the classic ...

Which nerdy films were most overlooked at the Academy Awards? from 2017-10-19T02:06:32

And the Oscar goes to...well, not the nerdy films. For most of the history of the Academy Awards, nerdy genre films haven't got the love they so richly deserved. Josh and Colleen look to rectify...

Who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of gaming? Featuring Fabio Del Rio from 2017-10-05T12:37:32

Whether it's tabletop, board, or in a video form, gaming is more than just a hobby. It's become an art unto itself. We at BNQ believe gaming deserves its own Mt. Rushmore. Callie, Ed, Matt, and ...

Kirk or Picard? The 50th BNQ Episode from 2017-09-18T01:51:08

"The only question I ever thought was hard/was do I like Kirk/or do I like Picard?" -Weird Al Yankovic

Welcome to the 50th Episode of BNQ! With a full panel consisting of Sarah, Ed, JP, C...

Which comic and literary heroes most deserve a film adaptation? from 2017-09-07T11:52:40

Have you ever finished a book or comic and thought, "Gee, this really ought to be a movie!"? We certainly have--and it's time to tell you which book and comic heroes deserve the silver screen tr...

What is the best gateway anime? from 2017-08-31T13:00

Josh doesn't watch anime yet. Luckily, Matt, Rachel, and Ed (filling in as guest host) will rectify this situation. They present nine recommendations for gateway animes, including three series t...

What is our favorite alternate reality? Featuring Jay Sandlin from 2017-08-24T13:00

Alternate realities: the spaces where the characters and histories we know are twisted into something not quite recognizable. This week, we put on our evil goatees as we analyze our favorite alt...

Who is more badass — Indiana Jones or Han Solo? from 2017-08-10T13:00

What do you get when you compare a scruffy nerfherder and an ophidiophobiac archaeologist? Well, if you're in Big Nerdy Headquarters, you get our discussion of who's more badass — Han Solo or In...

Which Disney character would win the Hunger Games? from 2017-07-27T13:00

Welcome to the Hunger Games, Disney edition! This time, Ed, Callie, Sarah, and Josh draw 12 Disney animated characters at random and then place them in the arena for a fight to the death. Will p...

Which sci-fi technology would most change the world? from 2017-07-20T14:00

Replicators, warp drive (or is it hyperdrive), mass relays, oh my! In this foray into the cutting edge technology of the future, Matt, Colleen, and Josh examine which sci-fi technology would mos...

Whose death on Game of Thrones is the most memorable? from 2017-07-13T13:00

HODOR! It's BNQ first foray into Westeros as we tackle memorable deaths from Game of Thrones. The panel this week features Matt, Callie, and Ed as we visit two weddings, talk our heads off, and ...

Why 42? The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Special from 2017-07-06T12:18:18

It's the 42nd Episode of BNQ, but don't panic, we've got a mostly harmless special for you if you brought your towel. We tackle Life, the Universe and Everything about the Hitchhiker's Guide to ...

What is the filmmaking process IRL (In Real Life)? - Interview with Bobby Del Rio from 2017-06-29T13:00

Welcome to another BNQ special featuring an awesome guest! Bobby Del Rio, of My Roommate's An Escort, IRL: The Series, and The Market, joins Ed, JP, and Josh in Big Nerdy Headquarters to discuss...

Fallout vs. The Elder Scrolls - which is the better RPG series? from 2017-06-15T13:00

War...War never changes. Whether you fight dragons or raiders with shouts or mini nukes, the war will go on. This week, Josh and Matt welcome podcast newcomer Jason to Big Nerdy Headquarters to ...

Who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of nerdy television? from 2017-06-08T12:50:05

JP is your guest host one more time as BNQ starts a new series on the Mount Rushmore of Nerddom with our look into the titans of nerdy television. Who are those leaders of television who made it...

Is the machine uprising like in The Terminator a real concern? from 2017-06-01T13:48:27

BNQ is in the midst of an uprising! JP takes over this week as the host while Josh takes a seat on the panel with Callie. Their topic--the plausibility of a machine uprising like in the Terminat...

What strange drawbacks would negate super powers? from 2017-05-25T12:51:52

Can you stick refridgerator magnets to Wolverine's claws? Does The Incredible Hulk have a limitless clothing budget? Would Iceman be more or less effective in the middle of the desert? These que...

Who is worthy to lift Thor's hammer? The Sequel from 2017-05-18T00:51:38

Brace yourself, it's time for the most anticipated sequel of Season Two! Last year, JP gave Spongebob Squarepants the power to lift Thor's hammer. This year, it gets even better. Colleen, Ed, Ma...

What is the signficance of "genre" in genre fiction? (Featuring EC Ambrose) from 2017-05-04T12:51:59

Do readers, authors, editors, and publishers think about books in terms of specific genre, such as historical fantasy or postmodern cyberpunk? Or is the idea of "genre fiction" an easy classific...

What are our favorite female-led comedies of TV and film? from 2017-04-27T13:25:29

It's a very special episode of BNQ! We invite Katie Uhlmann and Trish Rainone of the Youtube hit comedy series "My Roommate's An Escort" into Big Nerdy Headquarters to discuss our favorite femal...

What is the gravest cinematic injustice committed against a beloved franchise? Part II from 2017-04-20T11:57:32

Last week, JP, Ed, Matt, and Josh took you into the depths of horrible cinema to present the gravest cinematic injustices against beloved franchises. Of course, one episode isn't enough time to ...

What is the gravest cinematic injustice committed against a beloved franchise? Part I from 2017-04-13T14:00

Sure there are bad films, but which ones truly sullied their franchise's reputation? This week, Ed, JP, Matt, and Josh dive into the worst of the worst to pick which films were the worst cinemat...

What are the best and worst blind dates of the Star Trek universe? from 2017-04-06T12:14:17

In our first season, we went to a galaxy far away to determine the best dates in the Star Wars universe. This week we bring you the sequel as Callie, Matt, JP, and special guest star Rick from S...

Is Rogue One a strong addition to the Star Wars canon? from 2017-03-30T13:09:52

It was the first stand-alone Star Wars live-action film, but was it a strong addition to the hallowed franchise? This week, Colleen, Ed, Matt, and Josh tackle Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We an...

Which fictional universe do you most want to live in? (Reprise) from 2017-03-23T14:00

Just like Steven Spielberg's dinosaurs, we're back! It's time for Season 2 of Big Nerdy Questions. This week, we revisit our very first topic to tackle eight more fictional universes you might w...

Which hero has the best origin story? from 2017-02-03T02:52:49

Every hero has one, sometimes they are groan-inducing, but when done right, they can set the stage for an amazing story. On this week's BNQ, Colleen, Ed, Matt, and Josh answer which hero has the...

What spell would you choose to learn at Hogwarts? from 2017-01-19T12:58:43

Time to yell "Expecto Patronum!" at the top of your lungs, because BNQ is heading to the Potterverse. This week, Josh, Ed, Colleen, and newcomer Callie look at the spells, charms, jinxes, and ot...

What is the best two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation? (Part II) from 2017-01-12T13:00

AND NOW, THE CONCLUSION...Last week, our intrepid crew of Josh H, Josh P, and Rick from Starbase 66, The 7th Chevron, and Simply Syndicated looked at the two-part episodes of Star Trek: The Next...