¡Cuidado! Watch out for Gargoyles

In episode 73, we had a news segment where we looked at crazy things happening in Puerto Rico. For the naysayers, Lismari wasn’t making this stuff up.

Submitted for your approval.

In case you missed our episode, you can hear our reaction to this situation (and the island’s bacon crisis) by clicking here.

 

 

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Infinity War Covers Revealed!

Entertainment Weekly has released 15 covers of their special double sized Avengers Infinity War issue. These covers show a bunch of super hero match-ups, some quite unconventional. What do you think? Does this make you more excited to see this chapter of the MCU?

Marvel-ous!

Check out the first photos of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel! Reports are saying the costume’s color palate is supposedly inspired by the original Mar-Vell Kree costume. No doubt Carol Danvers will end up in her better know red, gold and blue before it’s all over. What do you think?

Nintendo Drops Cool Cardboard Add-ons

Last night, Nintendo showed one of the most innovative, fun, creative, and cost-effective toys ever made for video games. The Nintendo Labo is a series of Do-It-Yourself cardboard creations that can be used with the Nintendo Switch for a whole new experience, and is set to release April 20, 2018. Some of these cool, interactive “Toy-Cons” include a 13 key piano

A fishing rod

A motorbike

A house

And whatever this thing is

The starting Variety Kit includes “two Toy-Con RC cars, a Toy-Con fishing rod, a Toy-Con house, a Toy-Con motorbike, and a Toy-Con piano.” And will be priced at about $70.

The Robot Kit is an entirely different beast. It includes parts that you can use to “build an interactive robot suit with a visor, backpack, and straps for your hands and feet,which you can then wear to assume control of a giant in-game robot.”

The Robot Kit is set to be a little more expensive than the Variety Kit, at $80.

Each Kit comes with game cartridges for the Nintendo Switch.

Is this the future of Nintendo? Is this the future of gaming? Inexpensive-to-manufacture add-ons. Will you buy these Toy-Con Kits when they come out? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below and on all of our social media.

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  On location at Florida Youth Camp, we discuss which super power is the worst. With Special Guests Dustin Alexander and Mayor Rodney Cannon.
• Episode 22 // Who's Your Daddy? (Father's Day Special)
  On this unusually musical episode, we pause to say thanks to all the great dads who have challenged us, encouraged us, and helped us grow! Plus we go downtown to Noun Town, check out the Neff News E3 wrap up, and dust off a segment we debuted back in Episode 1.
• Episode 21 // Age of Apocalypse
  This week we discuss the newest X-Men movie which spins off into a conversation about the real apocalypse. Hilarity ensues. Plus snack time, Neff News, and a Best Thing Ever battle with TV's Will Friedel.
• Episode 20 // Season Two Premier & All Play
  Steering into our Sophomore Slump, we kick off this season by introducing new crew members and familiar faces, a brand new producer, and the game night that had no choice but to keep them all together. It's Nerd of God.cast Season Two.
• Episode 19 // All Good Things...
  On this, our season finale, we discuss the best and worst Easter candy, take beef jerky to the movies, and have our collective hearts ripped out when one of us says goodbye to the Nerd of God.cast for the last time.
• Episode 18(a) // Teen Bible Study (One-Shot)
  Impromptu recording with some of my friends at our Thursday night teen Bible Study! We talk about Paul at Mars Hill, fact vs opinion, and how to defend your faith.
• Episode 18 // Leaders Lead
  This episode we talk about what it takes to be a great leader, re-live some of the best motivational movie speeches, Tori brings in bean-filled honey pancakes, and Spider-Man shows up in the Civil War trailer. Plus, Neff finally pulled the trigger on a major life decision.
• Episode 17 // Mistakes Were Made
  Nobody is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. No matter what it feels like, our mistakes should not define us. Let's talk about that.
• Episode 16 // Squad Goals
  "How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity!" Psalm 133:1 This week we talk about how trust, unity, and even conflict in a team can bring us closer together and make us a family. Life is better together. We're joined by special guest Christian Dzadek, host of Youtube's StreetFood!
• Episode 15.2 // All*Play
  Tonight we welcome back Jessica Terror and enjoy a night of games in our special ALL PLAY episode. Witness as we try out new, untested games and contests. Laugh with the victories and defeats. Silently judge us as we get too competitive for our own good!
• Episode 15.1 // I Choose You (Director's Cut)
  Talking about L-O-V-E and all the wonderful stuff that goes along with it, with special quest "Cap'n" Jackie Wilson. We try out a new game called SCIRYL and test ourselves to see what our love language is. This is the director's cut, with 15 minutes of bonus audio as we discuss best nerd-culture class couples!
• Episode 14(a)// The List (ONE SHOT)
  Don't make her angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry. Neff is back and try as he might he just can't get on Tori's good side. We play Marvel comics trivia and do a Rando Bible Study, but in the spirit of Matthew 24:22 this episode is cut a little short.
• Episode 14 // Them's the Rules
  After the tragic loss of their previous episode (#NOG13 #NeverForget) the crew take a look at the rules that exist in the universe, both those that bring frustration and those that bring freedom. Also, we discover that the lovely Tori might have been a dog at one time.
• Episode 12(a)//WE FLY! Nerdy Christian Music Special (ONE SHOT)
  Check out this one-shot where we feature music by some more of our favorite Christian Nerdy Artists. Enjoy Big AL Cherry, The JustHis League, Sky Blew and Ian the Gecko. Enjoy the sounds and please support these artists!
• Episode 12 // Game of Thrones (Things That Require Awkward Explainations)
  In this episode, which incidentally includes no actual conversation on the HBO show it shares a title with, we talk about what we do for entertainment when we are on the potty and why it's difficult to share our faith sometimes. No shortage of awkward this time.
• Episode 11 // 2015 REWIND
  The crew takes a look back at the 365 days that we called 2015, tipping their hats to the moments that defined the year. From Gotham to Hell's Kitchen, from Isla Nublar to Jakku, we hit the high points of a year that will live in nerd infamy.
• Episode 10(a)//Star Wars Holiday Special (ONE SHOT)
  Tony T, Steve-O, The Lovely Tori and the Big Man Neff go see Star Wars Episode VII together then proceed to geek out about it all over this One Shot Episode. WARNING: The first 30 minutes is guaranteed spoiler-free... after that PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN UNLESS YOU'VE SEEN THE FORCE AWAKENS! OTHER WARNING: We're pretty sure Tori is in love with Kylo Ren.
• Episode 10 //Other People's Mail
  We talk about X-Men Apocalypse, play the card game Superfight, and spend quite a bit of time answering your emails. If you like totally random questions, this episode will minister to you in a personal way.
• Episode 9(a)//The Trailer Park (ONE SHOT)
  A one shot episode where Producer Steve-O and Tony T take a moment to compare and critique some of the newest comic book movie trailers, Dawn of Justice and Civil War.
• Episode 9 //We Could Be Heroes
  We discuss the Hero's Journey and how it fits into our favorite stories, we break down the Bible as a narrative, and we play some fun hero games. Also, Samwise vs Frodo: Who is the real hero? Enjoy our uncomfortable debate!
• Episode 8 (THE OCHO)//Pre-Holiday Randomness
  Our Nerd of Godcast crew can't quite commit to one topic tonight... perhaps we're too excited about the Thanksgiving Holiday, or getting ready for Megacon Fan Days, or maybe we're just super tired. Let our folly be your entertainment as we go from Street Fighter to Star Wars, from Playworld to Papua New Guinea.
• Episode 7(a)//All-Music Breakdown! (ONE SHOT)
  This week we take time to break it down with some of our favorite Christian hip hop and nerdcore artists. Enjoy tracks from EL-7EVEN, BIG AL CAPWN, THE JUST-HIS LEAGUE, and our own QUENTIN NEFF. Turn down the lights and turn up the bass.
• Episode 7 // Stage Fright (feat. CT_Rockstar)
  We proudly present to you a theatrical performance from a galaxy far far away as the NOG.cast crew does a table reading of Ian Doescher's William Shakespeare's Star Wars (http://www.quirkbooks.com/ShakespeareStarWars) and talks about the "stage fright" we sometimes feel when sharing our faith.
• Episode 6(a)//Dressing Up & Dropping Names (ONE SHOT)
  Tony T flies solo for this one shot episode, talking about cool costumes we saw this weekend, being asked by Neff to wake him up before we go-go, and name-dropping about our celebrity dinner dates.
• Episode 6 // My Future Decided (feat. J-Mart)
  "I have told you these things before they happen so that when they do happen, you will believe." ~Jesus (John 14:29) We charge our Flux Capacitors and travel to the future, October 21st, 2015. Come talk nerdy with us on an adventure through time.
• Episode 5(a)//Spoiler Alert (ONE SHOT)
  Tony T flies solo for this one shot episode, wrestling with the "should or shouldn't I" of watching the new Star Wars trailer, how much is too much when it comes to plot spoilers, and how there is little else as wonderful as experiencing the unspoiled gift of story. (This one shot contains no actual spoilers)
• Episode 5 // All Play! (Nerd Trivia Night)
  We take a break from the discussions and debates to test our nerd knowledge (knerd knowledge?) by playing Chicken v Egg, the Metagame, Siri Says and more! With guest Jessica Terror.
• Episode 4(a)// Podcast Day Bonus (ONE SHOT)
  It's Podcast day! We're releasing a bonus One Shot Episode featuring a video game review that we had to cut from Episode 4. Plus, stick around to the end to hear an original song by our very own Neff!
• Episode 4 // Drowning in the Mainstream
  We celebrate Batman Day by ranking our favorite versions of the Dark Knight, dream up reboots for movies and games, and discuss why nerds are hot but Jesus is not.
• Episode 3(a)// Don't Panic (ONE SHOT)
  A "fun sized" one-shot recorded after Nerd of God.cast Night at the Movies. We talk movies made from books, books made from movies, movies about the Bible and discover right off the bat that Tori may be a hamster.
• Episode 3 // Wisdom, Courage, Girl Power
  Episode 3 of the Nerd of God.cast... Fantastic Feasts and Where to Find them, Cross-Overs WE'D like to see, and a look at some of the coolest, toughest, smartest characters who all happen to be girls.
• Episode 2 // Sacrifice
  Episode 2 of the Nerd of God.cast... As a thunderstorm raged all around us, we answer listener questions, play "Old Testament Character or Sci-Fi Alien?" build a Lord of the Rings Theme Park and discuss why sacrifice is foundational to great storytelling. --
• Episode 1(a)// Forging Armor (ONE SHOT)
  In this "fun sized" episode, Tony T discusses armor forging in Skyrim and Dragon Age, reveals a bit of his love/hate relationship with elves, and gives fashion advice for dancing with Diablo in the pale moonlight. Bonus Feature! Music by hip hop artist and geek EL-7EVEN. Check him out at el-7ven.bandcamp.com
• Episode 1 // Redemption
  Episode I of the Nerd of God.cast, we discuss the video game universe in which you'd want to spend the next ten years, review the new Fantastic 4, and discuss the theme of redemption.

Bendis’ Marvelous Move To DC

It was reported today the flagship writer for Marvel Comics Brian Michael Bendis has signed to DC Comics. This is a huge acquisition for DC Comics and president/CCO Geoff Johns. Bendis is known for writing beloved storylines for Ultimate Spiderman, Daredevil, X-Men(including the well known House of M story), Secret War, New Avengers, Secret Invasion, Old Man Logan, The Age of Ultron series, and many more.

This brings an extra level of excitement for DC fans, as we await his assigned comic series, while Marvel fans are anxious for someone to fill the huge hole in the roster left by Bendis.

What do you think of the transfer? Are you happy to see Brian Michael Bendis try his hands at DC characters or are you sad to see him leave Marvel? Let us know in the comments below or on social media.

New “Who” Companion Communicates Confirmation He’s Changing Channels From “The Chase”

Ever since we found out that the new Doctor Who will be played by actress Jodie Whittaker, and after the parting of ways with loveable 10th series companion Bill Potts, one question was still hanging in our heads: Who will be the new companion? Would they be younger or older? Would they be human or alien? Would they put a female companion with a female Doctor? Or would they keep the male/female dynamic that has worked fantastically, with the roles reversed between the two. This morning, we got our answer.

According to numerous sources, the new Doctor Who companion will be played by Bradley Walsh, known best for hosting the British version of the game show “The Chase”, as well as his role as Danny Baldwin in the long-running British soap opera “Corronation Street”, and as Ronnie Brooks in “Law & Order: UK” (alongside former Doctor Who companion Freema Agyeman, aka Martha Jones).

Walsh brings both an ability to be a humorous character or a serious character, or both. It will be exciting and interesting to see the dynamic between him and Whittaker (who is 22 years younger than him in real life).

With all these questions, we are extremely ready to tune in and watch the answer unfold when Doctor Who series 11 premieres in Fall 2018.

So what do YOU think about this casting choice? Who would you have liked to see as the new Doctor’s companion? Do you think Walsh can play a companion as beloved as Rose Tyler or the Ponds? Let us know on social media and/or the commenta below.