Middle Age Nerds

Middle Age Nerds
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Welcome to the Middle Age Nerds podcast! Listen in as we discuss games, gadgets, sci-fi, 80's Pop Culture, and more! So close the door to your mom's basement, grab that pepperoni Hot Pocket, and let's NERD OUT!

  1. Aug 25

    Hello, Raider (and Indiana Jones Too)

    Grab your fedora, holster your energy rifle, and watch your six — this one's a double feature. Dark Paladin Courtney, Snake-on-the-Plane Johnson, and Throw-Me-the-Idol Fisher kick things off in Arc Raiders territory, where the servers have finally chilled out (mostly), the Aphelion energy rifle has converted a lifelong Patina loyalist, and greed is still getting good raiders killed one leg-drop at a time. They break down the leaked details on October's "Frozen Trail" update — a brand-new vertical winter map, flying Arc jets, a mysterious Arc Frigate, and a total skill tree overhaul — plus a jaw-dropping look at how China's version of the game handles PvP completely differently. Oh, and there are rat-based trauma flashbacks. There are always rat-based trauma flashbacks. Then it's straight into the 80s vault for a full spoiler-filled celebration of the new Masters of the Universe movie (five power swords, easily), a peek at the remastered Transformers 40th anniversary trailer, and Botcon/Strategicon convention hype for anyone who still owns an unreasonable number of action figures. But the real main event is the 80s Flashback: Raiders of the Lost Ark. The guys dig into the making of Spielberg and Lucas's 1981 classic with the kind of trivia deep-dive only certified nerds can deliver — how Tom Selleck almost played Indy, why the iconic "shoot the swordsman" scene was really just Harrison Ford fighting dysentery, the 10,000 snakes (and one very brave tarantula) crawling through the Well of Souls, the toilet-flush sound effect hiding inside the Ark itself, and the very real truck that very really ran over Harrison Ford's leg. There's Wilhelm Scream trivia, a debate over whether Belloq is really Indy's "shadowy reflection" or just a greedy jerk with better connections, and a Porkins sighting that reopens an old wound. Snakes. Why did it have to be snakes. Two mega-franchises, one podcast, zero chill. Press play.

  2. Jul 7

    We're Back (Older, Slower, Still Arguing About Falkor)

    After three years away, the Middle Age Nerds are finally back — older, a little grayer, and just as chaotic. Hosts Njsane, Daniel, and Scott reunite (with Scott now broadcasting from his new home in the Pacific Northwest) to catch up on everything they missed: GTA 6 hype, the slow death of Destiny 2, and an extended, deeply conflicted love letter to Arc Raiders, the extraction shooter that keeps breaking their hearts. They also dig into isekai anime obsessions, the news that Dungeon Crawler Carl is becoming a TV series, and what's worth streaming right now. Then it's time for the 80s Flashback: a full nostalgic teardown of The Neverending Story, from Artax's tragic swamp scene to Falkor, the infamous sphinx statues, and a surprisingly deep dive into the film's troubled sequels.  It's a comeback episode built for anyone who grew up a little bit of a nerd and never really grew out of it.

  3. 12/22/2023

    Episode 12: You'll Shoot Your Eye Out

    Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Frageelay' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including video games Sea of Thieves and Spider-Man 2, and board games Cascadia, Carcassonne, Deep Dive and Splendor.  Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment covering Loki Season 2 and Blue Eye Samurai. Join us later in the show for a holiday movie review of A Christmas Story. #over30stillnerdy

  4. 08/18/2023

    Episode 11: The Nerds Go Back to School

    Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Triple Lindy' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including Diablo IV, Dave the Diver and Dan's recruiting efforts in Sea of Thieves! Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment covering Secret Invasion and our anticipation of Ahsoka on Disney+. Join us later in the show for a special movie review of Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield. Nerds don't get no respect! #over30stillnerdy

  5. 06/24/2023

    Episode 10: The Raggedy-MAN

    Join Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney and his co-hosts, Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, in this 'Raggedy' Middle Age Nerds podcast episode. We share insights into the games we play, including Street Fighter VI, Kabuto Sumo, an update from Scott on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more! Listen on for our 'Sh*t We Watch' segment and a special movie review of Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, done in tribute to the Queen of Rock n' Roll, Tina Turner (aka Auntie Entity). Cozy up with the Master to your Blaster and enjoy the show! #over30stillnerdy Music Credit: We Don't Need Another Hero; Written by Graham Lyle and Terry Britten; Performed by Tina Turner; Courtesy of Capitol Records, LLC.

  6. 04/17/2023

    Episode 9: Johnny 5 and the Dead Bunnies

    Join your host Njsane "DarkPaladin" Courtney, and his co-hosts Scott Johnson and Daniel Fischer, as they discuss all things nerd. This month we review the hilarious and somewhat creepy 1986 flick Short Circuit starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy. We talk about Mandalorian and Picard Season 3, the games WWE2K3, and the upcoming Legend of Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom. So grab your hotpockets and LET'S GET NERDY! #over30stillnerdy

  7. 03/28/2023

    Destiny 2 Minisode: Rest in Power Commander Lance Reddick

    Join Middle Age Nerds host Njsane Courtney, aka DarkPaladin, and his co-hosts for this month's Destiny 2 minisode as we discuss the recent loss of Lance Reddick (voice of Commander Zavala), our first impressions of Lightfall, regional chest markers and recent changes to the game we love (usually)!    Join our clan and Facebook group: Mote Bank and Trust    Eyes up Guardians!

  8. 03/26/2023

    Episode 8: Shall. We. Play. A. Game.

    Join host DarkPaladin and his co-hosts for a Middle Age Nerds overview of Wargames, the 1983 techno-thriller starring Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy. Listen on for member updates, upcoming 'The Sh*t We Watch' movie/series discussions, and old man rants... plus a multitude of nerdy tangents!

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Welcome to the Middle Age Nerds podcast! Listen in as we discuss games, gadgets, sci-fi, 80's Pop Culture, and more! So close the door to your mom's basement, grab that pepperoni Hot Pocket, and let's NERD OUT!

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  • Creator
    Middle Age Nerds
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Middle Age Nerds
  • Show Website
    Middle Age Nerds