• 015 - Buscema Tribute, Listener Letters, Magic the Scandal, BattleTech Cheese, Trivia Whine, French Food
    Jan 30 2026

    This week on the Eternally Nerd Podcast, Jason flies solo and steers the ship through a packed, colorful episode that opens with a heartfelt tribute to the late Sal Buscema, celebrating the unmistakable dynamism he brought to Marvel's golden years. He shares a listener letter that has him genuinely energized, then digs into the unfolding shareholder lawsuit against Hasbro over Magic: The Gathering, unpacking what it could mean for the game's future and the community that loves it. Trivia night gets its own dramatic post‑mortem as Jason explains how the once‑beloved weekly ritual has taken a turn, before he recounts his latest Battletech League match, complete with tactical gambles, mech mayhem, and the kind of storytelling Josh would've heckled if he were here. The episode winds down with a charming look at the quirks of grocery shopping in France, where even picking out cheese becomes an adventure. Eternally Nerd can be streamed on major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible.

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    35 mins
  • 014: Cult Sci-Fi, Bert Kreischer, Tabletop Bop, Same MFs
    Jan 16 2026

    014 - It's the kickoff episode for 2026 and Jason and Josh are taking no prisoners. Get started with a bit of an AI-music welcome you won't forget, what exactly makes up cult sci-fi and popular shows, and why, if the boys knew, they be much richer; Roadtrip Questions is back -- what resoutions did Josh keep? And, Jason explores how Tabletop gaming is evolving in 2026. Will the Portable Hole get WiFi? All is revealed in this opening 2026 salvo! Listen and love!

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    56 mins
  • 013 - Christmas Party, Best Games, Roadtrip Questions & Wrapping up the Year
    Dec 23 2025

    Our year‑end episode of Eternally Nerd brings the crew together for the wildly spirited Eternally Nerd Christmas Party before shifting into their Game of the Year Awards, celebrating a standout title whose storytelling, mechanics, and emotional weight made it the undeniable champion; the chaos continues with a round of Roadtrip Questions, including a surprisingly heartfelt debate over which maligned sci‑fi character deserves a reputation makeover, leading Jason to mount a full, earnest defense of REDACTED as the misunderstood hero of galactic diplomacy, and the episode wraps with a warm, reflective look back at the year's best stories.

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    55 mins
  • 012 - Cookers, Live at the Con, 3 Roadtrip Questions
    Dec 5 2025

    012 - Packed with everything that makes this season special for us, we kick things off by sharing some of our funniest and most chaotic Black Friday memories, then take you straight into the heart of the Stuttgart Comiccon with a live report from theCon. From there, we get nostalgic about the Christmas "wants" we dreamed of as kids, and wrap it all up with a frank conversation about why supporting human creators is so much more valuable than throwing money at AI slop. It's a mix of laughs, stories, and some real talk about creativity!

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    50 mins
  • 011 - US Government Explained in Battletech Terms, Smuggler Questions, Back to Work
    Nov 14 2025

    This week, Jason and Josh take the political battlefield to the Inner Sphere as they break down the U.S. government in pure BattleTech terms. House Davion diplomacy meets Kurita discipline, with a dash of mercenary pragmatism. Along the way, Josh fires off three sharp questions that pull smugglers into the mix, testing how far the analogy can stretch before the DropShip doors close. But the real twist? It might be back to work for both souls, as the conversation shifts from playful lore to the grind of reality. Will their strategies hold up when the campaign turns serious? Tune in now to catch the full episode, available on iTunes, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Don't miss the blend of tactical nerdery, government mechanics, and a few surprises that only Jason and Josh can deliver.

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    50 mins
  • 010: Best Halloween Candy, Wham Bam Amsterdam, Three Questions, and a New Pod
    Oct 31 2025

    We celebrate Intellivision's 45th anniversary with a nostalgic dive into classic consoles and ask the big question—are video game systems on the decline? Josh reviews AMC's Interview with a Vampire reboot, shares details on a local BattleTech tournament, and unearths the lost Kylo Ren film. Jason breaks down TRON: Ares, recaps our pub trivia triumph, and launches a brand-new podcast. We also reveal our favorite Halloween candy picks, debut a new segment called "Three Questions," and round things out with a few nerdy odds and ends. Spooky Podcast!

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    57 mins
  • 009 - Should Star Wars die, TRON Bomb, Hollywood Woes and a Studio Tour
    Oct 17 2025

    Josh Wants Star Wars Dead. But why? We dive deep into the pop culture purge and why Josh thinks it's time to pull the plug on some of the biggest franchises in history. Jason pushes back, asking which legacy icons deserve to survive the reckoning. Is Godzilla safe? Is Batman beyond saving? Plus: TRON: Ares—did we really need to go full Jared Leto? Fantasy Football updates, Hollywood's ongoing meltdown, the evolution of television, and one final studio move that might actually stick. Jason's got answers.

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    48 mins
  • 008 - Yuck Your Yum, Hip to be Square, Mad at Socks, Put Your Mouth on His Straw Baby
    Oct 3 2025

    Eternally Nerd is BACK after a summer hiatus, launching Season 2 with a wild ride through pop culture, tech intrigue, and historical oddities. In Episode 008, Josh and Jason dive into the jaw-dropping news of the Saudis and Jared Kushner buying Electronic Arts, what it means for gaming, geopolitics, and your favorite franchises. They break down the trailer for Mandalorian and Grogu, debate the Marvel mini-series Predator Kills the Marvel Universe, and Jason gives a surprisingly fascinating explainer on how hip replacements actually work. Plus: Arts & Humanities Month kicks off, The 1766 Nottingham Cheese Riot for some reason, and a brand-new theme song debuts for Season 2. It's nerdy, it's chaotic, it's smarter than it should be, and it's available now on Spotify, iTunes, and all major podcast platforms.

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    58 mins