Nerdherfers

Nerdherfers
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A podcast about Gen-X nostalgia and all things nerd (also cigars and whiskey!) Join your hosts Larry Brantley (actor and voice of Wishbone) and Brent Williams (tech-geek) each week as they pick a drink and a cigar and share their thoughts on each while nerding out on their favorite topics!

  1. Jul 25

    S3 Ep12: FIFA (World Cup) Mania!

    Join us on Patreon for FULL episodes, extra content and more! This week, we're not breaking down goals, red cards, or who should've started at striker. Nope—we're talking about the real entertainment surrounding the World Cup: millions of visitors discovering America for the very first time... and documenting every confusing, hilarious, and occasionally terrifying moment on social media. Apparently our pickup trucks are too big, our soft drinks are too large, our grocery stores are amusement parks, and our gas stations have enough snacks to survive the apocalypse. Somewhere, a tourist walked into a Buc-ee's expecting to buy a bottle of water and left three hours later with brisket, a beaver plushie, and a newfound respect for Texas. While the internet debates whether ranch dressing belongs on everything—and whether Americans actually drive six hours "just because"—we'll be enjoying IronRoot Republic's Cigar Blend Bourbon, a whiskey that's as unapologetically American as putting a flag on literally anything. We'll also be lighting up the Luciano Legacy cigar, because watching the world's reaction to America is best enjoyed with good smoke and a great pour. So grab a glass, light up your favorite cigar, and join us as we dive into the funniest, weirdest, and most wholesome social media moments from visitors discovering America. Because sometimes the best part of a global event isn't what happens in the stadium... ...it's watching someone experience free drink refills for the very first time.

  2. Jul 10

    S3 Ep11: Shootin' the Sh!t...Again - Part 2: We Fix Everything

    Well, we talked so long we had to split it into two shows. Go figure. Anyway, this episode continues our rambles, rumination and redoubts. The first bottle is done, the first sticks are long since out, and we're on to sharing a nice Dalmore 14 Single Malt Scotch and various cigars of our choosing. We continue discussing favorite shows and movies, shows and movies anticipated, and even dabble in some "state of society" ramblings (and of course offer solutions)...you know...as you do when the liquor runs freely. Stories abound and discussions ensue. It was a good time had by all until it was time to go home.

  3. Jun 19

    S3 Ep10: Shootin' The Sh!t...Again – Part 1: Books, Bourbon, Bad Decisions

    Join us on our Patreon for full episodes, extended content, giveaways and more! Welcome back to the show where the bourbon is poured generously, the cigars are lit responsibly-ish, and the conversation has absolutely no adult supervision. It's been a while since we've all been able to get together, so this week we're throwing out the agenda, ignoring the outline, and embracing the chaos with "Shootin' The Sh!t...Again – Part 1." That's right—we're talking about whatever happens to wander into our nicotine-and-bourbon-fueled brains. Books we're reading. Shows we're watching. Why some actors are secretly brilliant despite appearing in movies that feel like they were financed by a fever dream. Looking at you, Nicolas Cage. We'll probably discuss a few nerdy things, a few non-nerdy things, and at least one topic that starts out completely normal before taking a hard left turn into territory no one saw coming. As usual.

  4. Jun 10

    S3 Ep9: Westerns!

    Join us on Patreon for FULL episodes, bonus content, community, giveaways and more! This week we’re riding into the dusty frontier to talk all things Westerns — the gunslingers, the antiheroes, the lawmen, the outlaws, and why the Western genre still hits so hard even after all these years. From the classic cowboy legends of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood to modern masterpieces like Tombstone, Unforgiven, and Yellowstone, we’re digging into why the West never really died — it just got meaner, darker, and more interesting. In our glasses this week is 1845 bourbon — rich, bold, and smooth enough to make you think you could survive a duel at high noon. And for the smoke, we’re firing up the legendary Toscano Master Aged #5 — a rustic, old-world cigar with enough grit and character to feel right at home around a campfire outside a saloon. So pour a glass, light one up, and join us as we talk shootouts, spaghetti Westerns, unforgettable one-liners, and whether modern Hollywood still knows how to make a proper cowboy movie.

  5. May 15

    S3 Ep8: All About That Bourbon

    Join us on our Patreon for full episodes, bonus content and more! This week, we’re diving headfirst into America’s greatest contribution to civilization besides air conditioning and sarcasm: bourbon. Where did it come from? Who decided charred barrels were a good idea? And how did corn juice become a personality trait for half the country? We’re talking bourbon history, bourbon myths, bourbon science, and the fine line between “collector” and “guy with 47 unopened bottles.” From frontier distillers to modern hype culture, we’re breaking down why bourbon went from backwoods whiskey to liquid gold with a secondary market more intense than sneaker drops. For this little whiskey expedition, we’re sampling the RD1 Amburana Cask Bourbon, bringing sweet spice and enough flavor to make your taste buds file a noise complaint, alongside the rich, dessert-like Woodford Reserve Double Oaked—because sometimes more oak is exactly the right amount of oak. And tying it all together, we’re lighting up the Faustino’s Candela cigar, a smoke greener than a bourbon rookie asking for ice in a barrel-proof pour. So pour a glass, light one up, and join us as we talk mash bills, barrel char, bourbon lore, and why America looked at whiskey and said, “What if we made it smoother… and then argued about it forever?”

  6. Apr 3

    S3 Ep7: Back to the Black - Serenity

    Full Episodes on our Patreon! This week, we’re heading back into the black as we revisit the movie Serenity—the cinematic swan song that gave closure… and emotional damage… to fans of Firefly everywhere. We’re talking Reavers, regrets, and whether Serenity stuck the landing or just made us miss the show even more. But that’s not all—we’re also looking ahead to the newly announced animated Firefly series, breaking down our hopes, dreams, and cautious optimism. Because if we’ve learned anything, it’s this: trust issues come standard with being a Browncoat. We’re pairing this trip through the ‘Verse with the Liga Privada #9, dark, rich, and complex enough to handle some heavy sci-fi feels, and a pour of Stagg Single Barrel Unfiltered (132 proof)—because nothing says “emotional processing” like barrel-proof bourbon that hits harder than a Reaver ambush. And of course, we’re tipping our hats to the one, the only Chuck Norris with our Greatest Joke in the World segment—because in a universe full of danger, there’s still room for legendary roundhouse kicks. So grab a glass, light one up, and join us as we laugh, reminisce, and maybe—just maybe—learn to hope again.

  7. Mar 21

    S3 Ep6: Everybody's Irish!

    This week, we’re going full Irish—no passport required—as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a conversation that’s part history lesson, part pub talk, and part “how did we get here?” We’re diving into all things Irish—culture, traditions, maybe a few tall tales—and figuring out what makes the Emerald Isle so damn charming. Is it the music? The storytelling? The fact that everything somehow pairs perfectly with whiskey? Speaking of which, we’re pouring a glass of Jameson 18 Year Old, smooth enough to make you think you’ve got an Irish accent after two sips, and lighting up a Faustino’s barber pole cigar, because nothing says celebration like a little twist and a lot of flavor. So grab a drink, spark one up, and join us as we raise a glass to good stories, good company, and just enough Irish spirit to make this episode feel like your favorite corner pub. Sláinte! 🍀🥃🔥

  8. Mar 13

    S3 Ep5: A.I.

    This week we’re diving into AI — the incredible technology that might cure diseases, write code, and optimize the world… or become self-aware and decide humans are just inefficient meat-based batteries. Either way, we’ll be debating the benefits and the possible extinction of the human race while enjoying the Kinsman cigar from Definition Cigars and sipping on Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel bourbon. Because if the machines do take over, we’d at least like to be doing what we enjoy while having front-row seats.

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A podcast about Gen-X nostalgia and all things nerd (also cigars and whiskey!) Join your hosts Larry Brantley (actor and voice of Wishbone) and Brent Williams (tech-geek) each week as they pick a drink and a cigar and share their thoughts on each while nerding out on their favorite topics!

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  • Creator
    Nerdherfers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nerdherfers
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