Nerd OutCast Podcast

We discuss all about Edward and Alphonse Elric as we chat Full Metal Alchemist.  My experts this time are Scott Ross, Alex Goodman, and Joel Thompson.  My outcast is Zach Muhn...whom has seen the show, but needs serious convincing to give it another chance.  Which anime is better, the original or Brotherhood?  Which brother is the protagonist?  Which homoculus do we like the most?  And what are some of our favorite episodes?  We chat all this and more on this familial episode.

Music selections provided by Michiru Oshima's Full Metal Alchemist Soundtrack, owned by Funimation Animation, and is included under fair use protection.

  

On this episode of NOP, we talk through the entire Assassin's Creed series!  My video game experts this week include DJ Fink and newcomer Derek Kolb. Robert Shumate and I both act as outcasts, having only limited experience with the games.  What's more engaging about Assassin's Creed: the story or the gameplay?  Which entry is the weakest in the series?  And who is the coolest character?  (Spoiler: Ezio)   We talk all this, and spend WAY too much time trying to decipher the story, on this quizzical episode.

Music selections provided by Jesper Kyd's Assassin's Creed 1,2, & 3 OSTs, owned by Ubisoft, and is included under fair use protection.

We discuss the final part of the Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi!  My experts include Orion Couling, Matt Young, Dominic Cianciolo, and Christian Missonak.  My outcast is returner Melissa McNamara, whom finally concludes her journey through the original trilogy.  Did she like the film?  Are the Ewoks an issue, or does something else hold the film back?  Is the Death Star a tired plot device at this point?  And what's with that siblings thing?  We discuss all this, including some Buddhism, in this fantastic finale!

Music selections provided by John Williams's Return of the Jedi Soundtrack, owned by Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox, and is included under fair use protection.

Its the first in a series over at NOP, as we discuss the legends of the video games industry.  Nintendo recently lost its CEO, Satoru Iwata, so we spend time discussing the man behind the company.  We discuss his time at HAL labs, his influence on creating the DS and Wii, and his philosophy on gaming.  Iwata was a true gamer at heart, so we hope you'll take some time to learn more about his legacy.  Enjoy!  We will be back with regular episodes soon!

Music selections provided by Nintendo's Smashing....Live! Soundtrack, and is included under fair use protection.

On this episode of the Nerd Outcast Podcast, we discuss the greatest role-playing game of all time...Chrono Trigger!  My experts this week include time-hoppers Scott Ross, Peter Foos, Zach Muhn, and Gavin Donnellan.  My outcasts are returners Rob Shumate and Ryan Bond.  We start off with a bang as we debate whether the game holds up and if its overrated.  We dive into our personal histories with Trigger, along with comparing the game to it's "parents"...namely, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest.  Who is our favorite character?  Which song is the best?  And does the game need a remake?  We discuss all this and more on this fantastic episode!

Music selections provided by Yasunori Mitsuda's Chrono Trigger Original Sound Version , owned by SquareEnix and is included under fair use protection.

 

On this episode of Nerd Outcast Podcast, we delve into Retro Studio's sci-fi adventure series, Metroid Prime.  My experts this show include Nintendo fans Christian Missonak and Scott Ross, along with all around gamer Stephan Scalabrino.  My outcast is Joel Thompson.  What is the history of the Metroid series?  Does Metroid work better in 3D than 2D?  Which game in the trilogy is the best?  And is Metroid Prime really a first person shooter?  We talk all this and even touch on the Nintendo World Championships, in this awesome episode!

Music selections provided by Kenji Yamamoto's Metroid Prime Trilogy Soundtrack , owned by Nintendo and is included under fair use protection. 

We talk about wormholes, Prophets, and the Dominion on this episode of NOP as we discuss Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  My experts include myself, Ryan Bond, and newcomer Brian Maniora.  My outcasts include Dominic Cianciolo and Matthew Amador.  Does DS9 break too much from the Star Trek tone?  Would Gene Roddenberry have liked the show?  How is Sisko as Captain?  And would the show work if not set in the Star Trek universe?  We talk all this and more on this fantastic episode!

Music selections provided by Dennis McCarthy's "Deep Space 9 Theme" , owned by Paramount and is included under fair use protection. 

On this episode of NOP, we chat about the character of Deadpool.  My experts include comic fanatics Alex Goodman, Matthew Amador, and DJ Fink.  My outcasts for this episode include myself and returner Rob Shumate.  Who created the "Merc with a Mouth?"  What is the history and powers of the man known as Wade Wilson?  Is the character all jokes, or is there a deeper story going on?  We talk this, break the fourth wall, and much more on this analytical episode!

Music selections provided by James Q Rich's "Yakety Sax" from The Benny Hill show , owned by FremantleMedia and is included under fair use protection. 

On this episode of NOP, we discuss Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.  My experts all things Ghibli are Thom Brown, Joel Thompson, and Gavin Donnellan.  My pseudo outcasts for this episode are myself and friend Peter Foos.  We discuss the history of Studio Ghibli and spend a good deal of time dissecting the films and Miyazaki's storytelling techniques.  Which film is his best?  Is he the Walt Disney of Japan?  And what is the Studio Ghibli museum like in Japan?  We discuss all this and more on this in-depth episode (also, we think the Makurokurosuke are really cute...)

Music selections provided by Joe Hisaishi's soundtracks from Studio Ghibli , owned by Studio Ghibli and is included under fair use protection. 

On this episode of Nerd Outcast Podcast, we discuss one of the best sequels ever made...The Empire Strikes Back.  My crew of experts for the second movie of the original trilogy consists of Ricky Glore, Rob Shumate, Dominic Cianciolo, and Jared Latore.  I have a few outcasts for this one, including Melissa McNamara, Christian Missonak, and newcomer Tyler Rood.  And we even have a special shout out to EDGE theatre too!  Why is this the best Star Wars film?  Do we like it because its "dark" and breaks the mold?  Does Yoda as a puppet still work for today's audience?  And does the film have a lack of resolution that holds it back?  We talk about all of this and more!  

Music selections provided by John William's The Empire Strikes Back , owned by 20th Century Fox and is included under fair use protection.