The Nerdologues

We sat down with Nick Norment to learn why he came to Chicago, his process in becoming a stand up comedian, and why he thinks Improv Sux!

New content is back! This week, Lauren and Eric dive into an episode with lots of EMOTIONS. We talk about fighting with friends, bad guys, and, oh yeah, lots and lots of shipping (and also topics with much more gravity).

A new week and some new games what we've been playing! Di and I discuss Dragon Quest XI, Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, and more!

Part 1 of our January show at Brews Brothers in Murphysboro, IL!

Dr. Hornet welcomes his first in-studio guest: Professor Dan Emmons, a Tolkien expert brought on to discuss the world of Middle Earth and its influence on 70s rock n roll. However, once a flood of Tolkien-obsessed callers call in, he soon realizes that he’s bitten off more than he can chew… all while the specter of a bad run in at a local grocery store chain looms over him. Will the Rock N Roll doctor make it out of the hour alive?

A flashback, a thoughtful discussion, a remembrance.

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

Instant messages and social media: Kyle Seeley's Emily is Away series is a whole different kind of "online gaming". He joins Bill to talk about maintaining the historical accuracy of Facebook, working as a solo developer, and other games that use online communication to tell their story!

Meanwhile, Bill and Di Billick get a crash course in early-00's teenage sitcoms when they take on Drake and Josh for Screenwatching!

Screenwatching: Drake and Josh (2:06)
Interview: Kyle Seeley (24:12)
Bill's Magic Minute (44:30)

It's the densest, most continuity-filled episode yet! Our fan and great friend Ben Rathert joins us to talk about the tantalizing backstory of "Hero" and its many questions and answers. Colonialism will be discussed. Also, we've got some letters to read!

Toss a coin to Brandon Shockney as he joins Bill this week to talk about their favorite games from 2019! Plus a special Screenwatching segment looking at the hot new Netflix series The Witcher!