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. 4D AGO · BONUS

    S3 Ep4: Interview with Taylor Turnbill of Ironroot Republic Distillery

    Hey Nerds! We're talking and doing a little pre-show warmup with Taylor Turnbill from one of our favorite distilleries, Ironroot Republic! We'll learn the history of Ironroot, what makes their Promethean so damn good, and what the future of Ironroot looks like. Join us!

    9 min

  2. 6D AGO

    S3 Ep3: Firefly

    This week, we’re taking the scenic route through the ‘Verse and talking about the short-lived, forever-loved sci-fi classic Firefly. One season. Fourteen episodes. And somehow more emotional damage than shows that ran for a decade. We’re revisiting Captain tight-pants, morally flexible space jobs, Reavers that still haunt our dreams, and the eternal question: how did a network look at this show and say, “Nah, we’re good”? To fuel our trip through the black, we’re pouring Ironroot Republic Distillery Promethean Bourbon—bold, complex, and a little rebellious—and lighting up the Luciano Vision cigar, because nothing pairs with a space western like smoke and a slow burn. So grab your brown coat, pour a glass, and join us as we talk about loyalty, loss, and why some shows may die… but they never really leave the cargo hold of our nerdy hearts. Too soon? It’s been 20+ years. We’re still not over it.

    59 min

  3. FEB 20

    S3 Ep2: Stand-up Comedy - It's Ok to Laugh

    This week, we’re talking about stand-up comedians and comic legends — the last remaining truth-tellers in a world where everyone has a podcast… including us. We’re diving into the greats, the loudmouths, the storytellers, and the beautifully unhinged humans who figured out you can turn childhood neglect into a career path. From smoky comedy clubs to sold-out arenas, we’re breaking down what makes stand-up work — timing, honesty, and the ability to survive Twitter. And because we’re discussing professionals who live and die by delivery, we’re pairing this episode with a collaboration between Weller Bourbon and Cohiba — smooth, bold, and slightly hard to get… kind of like good comedy these days. So pour a glass, light up, and join us as we talk punchlines, canceled tours, comedy evolution, and why Gen-X still prefers jokes that hurt a little. Because if you can’t laugh at it… you’re probably on the internet too much.

    1h 1m

  4. JAN 21

    S3 Ep1: Stranger Things!

    This week, we’re riding our bikes one last time into Hawkins, because we’re talking about the final season of Stranger Things. The Upside Down is calling, the synths are swelling, and our emotional support Eggo budget is officially out of control. We’re breaking down the hype, the heartbreak, and whether this final chapter sticks the landing—or disappears into another interdimensional plot hole. To set the mood, we’re pouring Caribou Crossing Single Barrel Canadian Whiskey, smooth enough to calm your nerves when the lights start flickering, and lighting up the Hooten Young Jack Carr cigar, bold and unapologetic—kind of like Hopper with a flamethrower. So grab your walkie-talkie, check your Christmas lights, and join us as we say goodbye to Hawkins, debate the fate of our favorite characters, and ask the hardest question of all: Are we ready to leave the ’80s behind?

    1h 18m

  5. 12/24/2025

    S2 Ep32: A Very Nerdherfers Christmas

    This week, we’re closing out the year the only way we know how—with great smoke, great bourbon, and wildly questionable opinions. We’re firing up the Romeo y Julieta No. 2, pouring the unicorn that is Elmer T. Lee bourbon—yes, that Elmer T. Lee, the one you’re not supposed to be able to find—and taking a Year in Review look back at the highs, lows, and “why did we even talk about that?” moments of the Nerdherfers. But because it’s Christmas, we’re also diving into the truly important seasonal debate: what actually makes a good Christmas movie? Is it heart? Is it nostalgia? Is it snow? Or—let’s be honest—is it a healthy dose of explosions, questionable decisions, and at least one scene that definitely wasn’t meant for kids? So grab a glass, light up something special, and settle in as we wrap up the year with cigars, bourbon, holiday chaos, and the firm belief that Die Hard is absolutely a Christmas movie. Merry Christmas… now cue the explosions. 🎄💥🥃

    1h 27m

  6. 12/17/2025

    S2 Ep31: Will Ferrell

    This week, we’re putting on our best cowbell faces and celebrating the comedy genius of Will Ferrell—a man who proved you can build an entire career on confidence, commitment, and yelling just a little too loud. From his humble beginnings on SNL to becoming the king of absurd comedy, we’re tracing Ferrell’s rise while revisiting our favorite movies, sketches, and characters that still live rent-free in our heads. We’re talking Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, legendary SNL bits, and yes… we’re asking the truly important question: What if Will Ferrell joined the Marvel Universe? Because somewhere out there is a timeline where he’s a perfect MODOK, a disastrous Thor variant, or the most unhinged SHIELD agent you’ve ever seen. Fueling the laughs, we’re smoking the Principle Cigars 1842, refined but bold—kind of like Ron Burgundy in a tux—and pairing it with Cadenhead’s 1842 14-Year Scotch, because great comedy deserves a dram with some age and character. So light one up, pour a glass, and stay classy—as we dive into the legend, the quotes, and the chaos that is Will Ferrell.

    1h 28m

  7. 12/17/2025

    S2 Ep30: BBQ...Because Therapy Is Expensive

    This week, we’re rolling up our sleeves, loosening our belts, and tackling one of the most important questions known to humanity: why the hell is BBQ so good? What is it about smoke, meat, and sauce that turns rational adults into territorial philosophers? We’re breaking down the holy trinity of BBQ—regions, styles, and opinions—from brisket to ribs, dry rubs to sticky sauces, while sampling meats and sides from a local BBQ joint that understands the sacred art of low and slow. To wash it all down, we’re pouring the good stuff: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition, because great BBQ deserves whiskey with some backbone. And we’re lighting up the 2025 Boy Band cigars, smooth enough to keep the peace when the inevitable “vinegar vs sauce” debate kicks off. So grab a napkin, pour a glass, and join us as we talk smoke rings, regional pride, and why BBQ isn’t just food—it’s a lifestyle. Just remember: opinions may be spicy, but the meat is mandatory.

    1h 20m

  8. 11/26/2025

    S2 Ep29: Shootin' the Sh!t...Again

    This week, we’re not sticking to a theme — we’re just shootin’ the sh!t and seeing where the conversation takes us. And spoiler: it goes everywhere. From Wishbone — the only dog who could out-act half of Hollywood — to Japanese movies that make you question your life choices, to F1 racing, where million-dollar cars crash faster than our attention spans… we’re covering it all. Fueling this chaos is a pour of Bruichladdich 7-Year Laddie Rye, smooth enough to make our tangents sound intentional, and the Cati PR49 Cigar, burning slow while we burn through topics like we’re on a caffeinated lap of Monaco. So grab your drink, light up, and settle in — because this episode is proof that sometimes the best conversations are the ones that absolutely refuse to stay in their lane.

    1h 20m
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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
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nerdherfers
  • Show Website
    Nerdherfers