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RSVP to the next Comic Book Club

I've scheduled the next one to be on the 29th at 5:30pm EST. Let me know if we need to change the time.

We are reading Moon Knight vol. 1 by Warren Ellis and Declan Shalvey! One of my personal favorite comic book runs in recent years. The first issue might throw you off a bit, but everything else is really solid stuff. Super quick and easy to read, with lots of action and a ton of beautiful art!

RSVP here: 2015-08-23 22:59:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Comic Book Club Date?

So I know we briefly discussed having the Moon Knight CBC tomorrow, but it totally slipped my mind. Is there any way we could push it back a week to either the 28th or 29th?

Patron First Look: Alter Ego - Sinestro!

So, here's the first episode of that show. Enjoy!

Patron First Look: Who Killed BATMAN's Parents?

You guys voted, and you wanted to see a video about who killed Batman's parents. Well, HERE IT IS!!!

It's also our first sponsored video, so please let me know what you think about all that. Keep in mind that it was my first time doing a sponsored thing where I had to stick to a script they sent over, so it was a little weird reading someone's words that weren't my own. Hopefully future deals will allow me to have more free reign over what I say. But this was the first deal, so I pr...

The REAL Origin of NerdSync | NerdSync Podcast

It's just you and me today! Let's sit down and discuss the convoluted history about how NerdSync got started.

Listen to stories ranging from a middle school experience that made me dislike gamers, the many failed attempts at other podcasts and YouTube channels that came before, and the time we got to interview the world's greatest extra, Jesse Heiman!

Also, please don't look up LMNohComedy on YouTube. Not reverse psychology. I genuinely don't want that stuff to be v...

Patron First Look: REAL Origin of She-Hulk!

I'm testing out REAL Origins as it's own show. First up, She-Hulk! Let me know what you guys think!

Audio Update: Sponsors

In case you haven't heard me talk about this before, NerdSync is (potentially) getting sponsors. I just wanted to clear the air about what that means and how that affects you. Give it a listen, and let me know if you have any questions in the comments!

She-Hulk and Philosophy (Plato's Allegory of the Cave) | Comic Misconceptions

She-Hulk has been breaking the fourth wall ever since John Byrne's Sensational She-Hulk run from the late 80s and early 90s. But what does it mean to break the fourth wall, and what can we learn from ancient philosopher Plato's allegory of the cave? Let's find out!

WATCH: http://nerdsyn.cc/MetaSheHulk

Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the incredible stories, fascinatin...

Patron First Look: She-Hulk!

I'm trying to upload these earlier in the day, but we struggled a lot with this one. There's a whole section that has no pictures or visuals, so I hope I explain everything well. Anyway, enjoy!

Comic Book Club REPLAY! -- Sandman

For those who were unable to join (or those who simply want to relive the experience) here's the last Comic Book Club we recorded!

53: How to Fix Fantastic Four | NerdSync Podcast

We saw FOX's latest failure at a Fantastic Four film that foreshadows a familiarly fruitless franchise for Marvel's First Family that left us feeling fairly forlorn. But seriously, it wasn't good.

That being said, we're not here to hate on it for an hour of your life. Instead, we humbly offer our suggestions and ideas for how to craft a good Fantastic Four movie.

Should it be live-action or animated? Should it take place in modern day or in the past? Who should the ...

Some Logos!

I made a first pass at some logos for a few of the new (and some old) shows. Some still need a few tweaks, but I think they look neat!

NerdSync Podcast Animation Test!

A young fan named Cameron created this, and I thought it was pretty great! Perhaps this could be a thing that we upload to the channel? What do you guys think?

Patron First Look: Is Doctor Doom's Face INFECTED?

Here's another early look at a video that will be coming out tomorrow! It's also probably the weirdest video I've ever made. Enjoy!

Can Cosmic Rays Give You Super Powers? (Fantastic Four) | Comic Misconceptions

The Fantastic Four famously gained extraordinary super powers from a space flight where they were hit with cosmic rays, but would this work in real life? Could cosmic rays actually alter your DNA causing you to acquire fantastic new abilities? Let's take a look at the science behind the origin of the Fantastic Four to see what holds up and what's just comic book sci-fi!

Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the incredible stories, fascinating ideas, and mind-blowing theorie...

RSVP to this month's Comic Book Club!

It's a bit last minute, but here's this month's Comic Book Club event page. If you are a Patron that pledges $5 or more, you should be invited. Unfortunately, I don't have everyone's Google+ profile yet.

So if you should be invited but aren't, make sure you send me a link to your profile in the comments below, and I'll be sure to invite you to this and future hangouts!

2015-08-05 04:59:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Patron First Look: Can Cosmic Rays Give You Superpowers?

I was hoping to get this up sooner for you all, but it's still over 12 hours in advance. So that's something!

Anyway, this is a pretty science-heavy episode about the Fantastic Four. I hope you enjoy it!

And feel free to comment on the actual YouTube video so you can make everyone else jealous that you got to see it first. Haha

Should we stop reviewing movies?

Here are my thoughts about why we should stop reviewing movies on the podcast. I'd love to know yours in the comments below!

VidCon 2015 Recap! | NerdSync Podcast

We went to VidCon, and it was a BLAST!!! We met up with some great friends, we saw some of our favorite YouTubers, Chris broke his shoulder, it was a magical time!

Seriously though, it was one of the best times of my entire life, and I can't wait to go back next year! HUGE thanks to Ricky and Chris Prime for helping us through our first VidCon. And a big thanks to DEFY for making us feel welcome in their VIP lounge.

Make sure you stick around at the end for a small...

NEW SHOW IDEA: Alter Ego!

Greetings, new Patrons! Greetings, old Patrons! Greetings anyone else who is somehow reading this. 

I wanted to give you a sneak peak at a new show I literally just thought of last night called Alter Ego. It's all about names and language and all kinds of nerdy goodness. This is one of the first episodes in audio form. Let me know what you think!

Comic Book Club #5: The Sandman - Preludes and Nocturnes

Hey, we should probably plan for this to be a thing soon. Sorry I basically missed this month. VidCon took a lot out of me. But that must means that we'll be doing two CBCs in August! The first one will be The Sandman: Preludes and Nocturnes. Here's the synopsis:

"In PRELUDES & NOCTURNES, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his seventy-year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morph...

Jason Todd, Quantum Leap, and Cheese?! | COMMENT Misconceptions

It's time yet again to go into the comments and hear what you guys had to say about Jason Todd in Batman: Hush, Stan Lee quantum leaping through time, and Agent Coulson's nickname of Cheese. We're also discussing Lois Lane as a superhero, the Ant-Man movie, and public domain Superman comics. You guys talk a lot, and I love it!

Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the incredible stories, fascinating ideas, and mind-blowing theories regarding comic books and the rich history...

Patron First Look: Was Superman a Public Domain Character?

This one was a bit of a hassle to research, and I still haven't wrapped my head around it all. Hopefully it makes sense, and is also entertaining. I think it's really interesting!

Enjoy, you wonderful nerds!

Does "Ant-Man" Sound WEIRD to You? | Tie-In

Remember when Marvel Studios had first announced that they were planning on making an Ant-Man movie? Remember how weird and kind of lame that sounded to most people? Well, Marvel's marketing of the film has been using some interesting psychological techniques to try and get you on board to watch this movie. And you know, it probably worked!

Tie-Ins are quick and snappy videos that take a look at some fun facts and concepts surrounding comics!

Hosted by Scott Niswan...

Why Did Ant-Man REALLY Hit the Wasp? | Comic Misconceptions

Hank Pym was a founding member of the Avengers as the Marvel superhero, Ant-Man, but most fans might know him as the guy who beat his wife, Janet Van Dyne aka the Wasp. Behind the scenes, however, Ant-Man was never intended to become that abusive husband. That infamous moment in the character's history was a complete accident!

Every Wednesday, Comic Misconceptions explores the incredible stories, fascinating ideas, and mind-blowing theories regarding comic books and the rich histor...

Marvel vs. DC | NerdSync Podcast

LET'S DO THIS!!! For our exciting 50th podcast episode, we're tackling the BIGGEST debate amongst comics fans: Marvel vs. DC!

Scott, Chris, and Bryce break down movies, tv shows, video games, and more in this epic discussion of the industry's two biggest publishers of superhero adventures! It all leads up to the final debate about the comics themselves. Who will win? Who will lose? Will our opinions even matter at all? Probably not!

And don't forget to give us a rev...

Patron First Look: Does "Ant-Man" Sound Weird to You?

Hello, wonderful Patrons! Here's another chance to watch a video before anyone else! It's this week's Tie-In video about the psychological marketing techniques of Marvel Studios' Ant-Man. Enjoy!

Are Comic Book Rip-Offs a Big Deal? | Comic Misconceptions

One of the most recurring debates between comics fans is what character is or isn't a shameless rip-off of another character. Whether it's Marvel vs. DC or vice versa, people can always find some way to attack or defend characters from either side. But honestly, does it even matter? Today, we're taking a look at what it truly means to be "original" and how everything was inspired by something that came before it. So, is it really a big deal when one publisher steals from another?

Patron First Look: Are Comic Book Rip-Offs a Big Deal?

Hello, wonderful Patrons! I have decided that you deserve something special. So, here it is. This week's Comic Misconceptions video a day early! I only ask that you don't share the link with anyone. You have a special privilege for supporting us, so don't just give the link to the video out to the world. You have EARNED this exclusivity!

Feel free to comment on the video and rub it in that you got to see the video first before anyone else.

Anyway, I'm still not 100%...

Ant-Man is coming to NerdSync!

Here are the two thumbnails for next week's videos! As you can see, we'll be talking about some Ant-Man, both Hank and Scott. The CM video is probably easy to guess, but I'd be really impressed if you could guess the Tie-In topic. 

I can't want to show them to you all. They are already recorded, and now we are in the editing stage. It should be a fun week!