Nerds Amalgamated

Nerds Amalgamated

Your weekly dose of nerdy chaos — straight from the Aussie nerdverse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture, with a healthy obsession for indie devs, comics, and creators who are shaping the future of fandom. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and deep dives on what’s blowing up (or bombing) in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotlights on indie games, comics, and creators — real talk, straight from the people making the stuff we love. 🤓 Science and tech tangents, because being a nerd is more than just fandom — it’s curiosity, and we lean into it. If you’re the friend who can’t stop ranting about patch notes, MCU theories, or why that side quest broke your heart, you’ve found your people. Pull up a chair, grab your headphones, and let’s get nerdy. New episodes every week. Stay chaotic, stay curious.

  1. 4D AGO

    Are Valve the Bad Guys?, Diagnosing Terry Pratchett Through Books, and DC on Why Manga Is Great.

    Valve are going to court in the UK for locking gamers in to buying on Steam. Can the saviours of mainstream Linux gaming really be the bad guys? Terry Pratchett's work might hold the key to diagnosing dementia early through breadth of vocabulary. We're yet to see if this research can be applied to your DMs. DC admit that Manga is great and superheroes are rubbish. Enough said there. *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com *** Resources Mentioned Valve vs The UK government (Legal action over 'unfair' Steam game store prices given go ahead)The Dementia Code by Terry Pratchett (Terry Pratchett’s novels may have held clues to his dementia a decade before diagnosis, our new study suggests)Manga is beating Western Comics according to DC Boss Jim Lee (DC Boss Jim Lee Says Genre Diversity Gives Manga Major "Advantage" Over Western Comics: "It's Not Just Superhero Stories") Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d4363II3bFfZMk1wLZ_PGwgckLfv0_xNlt95IoPsV-8/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

    52 min

  2. JAN 20

    What's the Deal With Hytale?, I Can't Believe It's Not Sugar, and Comic Crossovers Are Pointless.

    Hytale has finally launched just when we thought it might never happen. How did we get here, and is it just Minecraft at Home? A new sugar substitute provides almost as much sweetness, with 60% of the calories. And it's made by bacteria. Yummy. Comic crossover events are hugely popular, but are they actually a bad thing? *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com *** Resources Mentioned The story of Hytale (Hytale - Wikipedia, Hytale vs Minecraft: 5 key differences you should know about | PC Gamer, Here's one big benefit to Hytale not being on Steam: its refund policy is way better than Valve's | PC Gamer )Introducing I cannot believe its not Sugar (This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides | ScienceDaily)When crossovers in comics do not matter...(https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/marvel-x-men-tom-brevoort-comic-book-events-impossible-to-matter) Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/19IkekhPv6yq362bbkGVyMKEcg78DvTY1cxXxylIoA_k/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

    1h 6m

  3. JAN 13

    Game Developers Suck At Cybersecurity, Da Vinci's DNA and Anime Sholdn't Chase The West

    Game devs suck at cybersecurity and we're all paying for it. Not only does it ruin the gaming experience, it puts us at risk of fraud and theft. Leonardo Da Vinci's DNA might have been found on an old drawing. Maybe. Or maybe it's just someone else's. Hard to say. Sword Art Online's director says anime shouldn't try to appeal to the west. That won't stop anime from trying though. *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com *** Resources Mentioned Ubisoft Under Fire: Rainbow Six Siege’s Latest Security Nightmare (Rainbow Six Siege Has Been Hacked Again, And Players Are Reportedly Getting 67-Day Bans)Da Vinci Uncovered: The Genetics of a Genius (https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/leonardo-da-vincis-dna-may-be-embedded-in-his-art-and-scientists-think-theyve-managed-to-extract-some)Sword Art Online’s Warning: Don’t Chase the West ('Sword Art Online' Director Thinks Anime Making Significant Gains On Hollywood, But Warns That Pandering To Global Audiences "Often Leads To failure") Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b-7f_R4w8tcrT7_fNTbCN1bwIg_YMAfcCpzY8Hrgb2Y/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

    1h 21m

  4. JAN 8

    AI is Ruining Computers, Wombat Poo, Atlas Robots and Indian Television

    Computer hardware has increased in price by 300% recently. We talk about why it happened and why it won't improve any time soon. Wombats poo cubes. There's a good reason for that. Boston Dynamics have announced their new robot model. Behind the CGI, what can it do? Indian TV is going to be bigger than China's soon. DJ has some thoughts about that. *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com *** Resources Mentioned NVIDIA’s Secret Empire (NVIDIA: WTF?)From Dirt to Dialogue: How Wombats Talk Through Poop (Why do wombats have square poop? - UGA Today)The Rise of the Factory Humanoids: Atlas Unleashed (Boston Dynamics Atlas Unveils New Factory Ready Humanoid Robot at CES 2026)India’s Streaming Boom: Real Growth or Just Vanity Numbers? (Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, With India Overtaking China in SVOD Subscriptions, Report Forecasts, Study: Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, Driven by Streaming and Social) Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VEDlPzGmQMCtKQEFIG7QMJ6oUGv4J2jQsGyx3Q94jLk/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

    1h 20m

  5. 2025-12-31

    2025 Year In Review

    We're joined by Mr Rant from Lights, Camera Rant for our review of the year that was. *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com *** Resources Mentioned 2025 in video games (2025 in video games - Wikipedia)2025 in movies (2025 in film - Wikipedia)2025 in anime (2025 in anime - Wikipedia)2025 in science (2025 in science - Wikipedia) Lights Camera Rant (weekly pop culture fix, where I dish out reviews of movies, TV shows, and video games.) (– https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxwohgq7ATVEOEQ3sjj384Q – Leigh “Mr Rant” Morgan (@lights.camera.rant) • Instagram photos and videos – Lights Camera Rant Podcast (@LightsCameraRant) • Facebook – Lights Camera Rant – https://www.twitch.tv/lightscamerarant – Mr. Rant (@LightsCameraRNT) / Posts / X – Lights, Camera, Rant | Podcast on Spotify ) Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bWKbecJoivHQ9QW3G5-Y9BkanJDJE5iXkIbFwV9Q624/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

    54 min

  6. 2025-12-09

    How Warhammer Became The Biggest Tabletop, Mining Viruses and Netflix's Warner Bros Purchase

    Warhammer is the biggest tabletop war game around. How did they get to the top? Viruses suck. But they can also be modified to collect rare earth elements from mines. Netflix has purchased Warner Bros, giving them the largest share of the streaming market. This can only be good for consumers, right? *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com *** Resources Mentioned Warhammer Won. Now We Explore Why Everyone Else Lost. (How Warhammer won)Engineering Viruses for Profit — What Could Possibly Go Wrong? (Biomining viruses deliver rare earth elements but no toxic horrors of mining)Warner Bros. + Netflix = Chaos: The Merger That Broke Hollywood (Netflix & Warner Bros. Discovery Confirm $82.7B Mega-Deal That Reshapes The Industry) Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHzkWzWsy5TKz8TQBONh7lQ3D-AmlrJFirxVy5AkAFI/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

    43 min

  7. 2025-12-03

    Batman Makes You Nicer, Definitive Editons Bad For Sales and The First Battle Royale

    A new study found that subconciously perceiving Batman on a train makes people more likely to give up their seat to a pregnant woman. Is it because he's going to break your back? Sega has been publishing definitive editions of games they've released. Could that actually be harming sales of their games? Death games have been around for thousands of years, but Quintin Tarantino has gotten his knickers in a knot over Hunger Games ripping off Battle Royale. *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com  *** Resources Mentioned Ever wonder why your biggest moments of kindness happen right after life throws you a curveball? Today we’re diving into the Batman Effect — where one unexpected moment can turn an ordinary person into a hero. (Unexpected events and prosocial behavior: the Batman effect | npj Mental Health Research)Sega’s got gamers waiting, wallets in hand—but are we being played? Let’s talk definitive editions, delayed releases, and why your next game purchase could be a trap you’ll regret. (Sega is aware its past “definitive version” releases could be deterring players from buying games at launch - AUTOMATON WEST)Battle Royale or Hunger Games—which deserves the crown for originality? And does it even matter when Hollywood cashes in? (Quentin Tarantino Slams 'Hunger Games' for Ripping Off 'Battle Royale') Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OxKhukgG4xAwyFh8BWT_sCoK4ib43XJy2OL8Tbn1rPI/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube  And donate on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/nerdsamalgamated

    53 min

  8. 2025-11-20

    New Steam Hardware, Live Action My Hero Academia and The End of the Universe

    Valve have finally announced the new Steam hardware, including the Steam Frame, Steam Machine and the Steam Controller 2. We're hyped. My Hero Academia is getting a live action adaptation. Live action ALL THE THINGS, while at the same time, anime ALL THE OTHER THINGS. Surely one of the two will work. The Universe is decelerating, according to a new study. That means we're a few billion years closer to the end of the universe than we thought. Don't Panic. *** We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discount when you type NERDS at the checkout from the Rez website at www.drinkrez.com  *** Resources Mentioned One headset, endless VR worlds. Steam Frame promises to merge PC and Android VR libraries — but will it create harmony or chaos? Stick around to find out. (Steam's new VR headset, Steam Frame, will support Android games | GamesIndustry.biz)Netflix is turning My Hero Academia into a live-action movie… and the original creator is calling all the shots. Will it be a faithful masterpiece or a Hollywood disaster? Stick around — we’re breaking down every risk, every hope, and every fan freakout you need to know. (Netflix’s Upcoming Anime Live-Action Adaptation Is Getting the Same Treatment as One Piece - ComicBook.com)A decelerating universe? It sounds impossible, but a shocking new analysis of supernovae may force us to rewrite cosmic history — and the debate is just getting started. (https://www.sci.news/astronomy/decelerating-universe-14336.html ) Full Show Notes : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TWGe6nDFPTbcJN_X5PnAwzni2_f6Skel4va5i0Tk0aw/edit?usp=sharing *** If you'd like to be featured on the show, send us an email: Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com Follow us on: Facebook || Twitter || Twitch Join the Community on Discord: https://discord.gg/VqdBVH5a And watch us on YouTube: Nerds Amalgamated - YouTube

    42 min
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Your weekly dose of nerdy chaos — straight from the Aussie nerdverse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture, with a healthy obsession for indie devs, comics, and creators who are shaping the future of fandom. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and deep dives on what’s blowing up (or bombing) in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotlights on indie games, comics, and creators — real talk, straight from the people making the stuff we love. 🤓 Science and tech tangents, because being a nerd is more than just fandom — it’s curiosity, and we lean into it. If you’re the friend who can’t stop ranting about patch notes, MCU theories, or why that side quest broke your heart, you’ve found your people. Pull up a chair, grab your headphones, and let’s get nerdy. New episodes every week. Stay chaotic, stay curious.

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  • Creator
    Nerds Amalgamated
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    274
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Nerds Amalgamated
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