The Nerdologues

Dr. Hornet has a bonafide hit on his hands with his rock club - Dr. Hornet's Shaboo Inn. Feeling emboldened by this success, he decides to pay it forward and offer wisdom and advice to his listeners. Taking a cue from lyrics featured in Little Feat's 'Rock and Roll Doctor,' Dr. Hornet asks people to call in with rock and roll problems and he'll provide some rock and roll answers. 

This week it really is ONE FOR THE BOYS as She-Ra writer/script coordinator Shane Lynch joins us to talk about the music, the feelings, the men, and the women of one of She-Ra's most harrowing episodes yet, "Boys' Night Out"!

Some games we've been playing! Happy Holidays! Games played: Borderlands 3, One Night Stand, Gato Roboto, Ringfit Adventure

This week, we're delighted to be joined by longtime Harry Potter podcaster Eric Scull (14 years!!) for his first She-Ra experience as we dive into the tangled reef of "Mer-Mysteries." Also, JK Rowling and impeachment.

We sat down with Cigarette Sandwich to learn why they came to Chicago, their process, what brought them together as a team, and why they think Improv Sux.

The maturation of the video game industry includes the growth of game design education; this week, Bill is joined by Columbia College Chicago's David Antognoli to discuss it! We look at David's industry experience, his transition into the education field, and how he teaches such a rapidly developing field.

Dr Hornet’s in high spirits, and dedicates his entire show to his favorite instrument - the bass guitar. But before long, the show is derailed by shocking news - Dr Hornet’s former kingdom, the Hornet Nation, has been redubbed the People’s Republic of Long Island and his former subjects are calling into the show in droves. Will Dr. Hornet be able to stay on topic long enough to dissect all 9 minutes of “Sound Chaser” by Yes?

This week, Scorpia defects, and we talk to retired veteran and RPG author Danny Oliver about his time in the military, diversity in the ranks, and why he saw people leave the armed forces. 

Once again it's time for games games games video games! Cliff and Bill discuss Terraforming Mars, accessibility options in Mario Kart, Titanfall 2, and Ringfit Adventure!

We sat down with Evelyn Troutman and Sukhjit Singh to learn why they came to Chicago, their process, and why they think Improv Sux.