Your nerd best friends are getting spooky! Analese and Rob are diving headfirst into their favorite nerdy Halloween traditions — from Buffy’s best Halloween episodes to tabletop chills and pop culture thrills. Analese confesses her worst costume ever, Rob shares his annual “Curse of Strahd” ritual, and together they countdown their top Halloween musts in true Nerd Best Friends fashion. It’s all treats, no tricks — just the perfect mix of nostalgia, nerdiness, and spooky fun.

Also in this episode: best/worst Halloween costume stories, 80s and 90s vintage 49ers clothing and planning for our very first NFL game, mini agnostic tabletop games, Reign in Hell by Snarling Badger Studios, Girls Just Wanna Weekend sticker preview.

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Your nerd best friends are sitting down with author Brick Marlin, creator of The Zephnarr Phase, for an in-depth (and delightfully weird) dive into the world of horror, sci-fi, and the writing life. Analese nerds out over Brick’s surreal world-building and twisted storytelling, Rob gets into the creative process of crafting something truly original, and the whole crew talks about what makes horror so endlessly fascinating for nerds like us.

If you love eerie worlds, indie authors, and creative minds that live just left of center—this one’s for you.

Also in this episode: past guest Alison is again winner of top prize at LA Comic Con's cosplay contest!, Orctober, Crocktober, mini painting, final girl era, dancing with the stars crocktoberfest.

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Your nerd best friends put on the red suit and dive into the gritty streets of Hell’s Kitchen to talk Daredevil! From Catholic guilt to courtroom drama to acrobatics that would make Batman jealous, the nerds get into what makes Matt Murdock one of the most human superheroes in comics. Rob waxes poetic about the perfect villain that is Kingpin and Analese admits a hilarious case of mistaken identity. It’s sharp, funny, and full of blind justice.

Also in this episode: reading listener recommendations (especially about Superman and the Engineer), Batman in the new Gunn DCU?, Halloween Hoopla (thank you, local public libraries!), Monsters: The Ed Gein Story, and nerd values.

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Your nerd best friends are hitting the road—destination: Portland, Oregon! Analese finds herself in a surprise birthday pinball tournament (because of course she does), Rob nerds out over the ultimate tabletop stops, and Dr. Intern Joan joins from the high seas to drop some hot tips for donuts, bookstores, and barcades. Together, they’re ranking their Top 5 favorite nerdy things to do while traveling, with a special spotlight on all things Portland Weird.

It’s quirky, cozy, and full of the kind of delightful nerd tangents you’ve come to expect—travel tips, fandom finds, and a dash of chaos. Pack your dice bag, grab your coffee, and come nerd travel with us!

Also in this episode: hidden gems at Mox Boarding House, fantasy football on cruise Wi-Fi, high fantasy versus low fantasy, Cairn 2nd edition, more about The Long Walk, scary audiobooks like Doctor Sleep.

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Your nerd best friends are diving into the brand-new film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk. Analese gets real about how art doesn’t always need a happy ending to be powerful, Rob nerds out about the book-to-screen details (and yes, the infamous F-word count), and Dr. Intern Joan goes deep on hidden easter eggs you may have missed. Together, we break down the characters, themes, and what this movie got right (and wrong) for longtime fans. It’s dark, intense, and exactly the kind of nerdy deep-dive you didn’t know you needed—listen in and join the walk with us.

Also in this episode: alternate superhero comics, favorite book to screen adaptations, Advance Reader Copy type readers and the dystopian experience of keeping your ARC rating up, holiday season watch-a-thons, Buckingham Nicks album rerelease.

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Step back into the groovy world of the ‘70s! Your Nerd Best Friends dive into the books, comics, music, and pop culture that shaped the decade: sci-fi milestones, superhero shake-ups, dystopian vibes, and more. Nerdwatching the 70s, Part 2 is live now! Analese is all about dystopian journeys, and Rob is spinning on vinyl.

Also in this episode: Rob's big nipper slip, more about The State, digging Dexter:Resurrection, all the amazing horror genre from the 1970s.

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Step into the shag-carpeted world of the ‘70s! Your Nerd Best Friends relive the movies and TV shows that defined a generation, from disco vibes to cult classics—stream Nerdwatching the 70s, Part 1 now! Analese is about the Greased Lightnin' and Rob is about the Fonz.

Also in this episode: bags mart or bag smart, nerd travel updated necessities, small kindles, using makeup sponges for mini painting.

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Barry & Levon, Doug, $240 Worth of Pudding… if those words make you laugh, you already know. This week, your Nerd Best Friends are rewinding to the ‘90s to celebrate MTV’s The State—the cult sketch comedy show that shaped a generation of absurdist humor. We’re diving into our favorite sketches, the cast’s wild creativity, and how The State paved the way for Reno 911!, Wet Hot American Summer, and beyond. Whether you were quoting it back in the dorms or discovering it now, this episode is guaranteed to bring $241 worth of fun.

Analese picked a side in the Taco Mail debate, and Rob joined a reggae band with Captain Monterey Jack.

Also in this episode: what games are on your nerd best friends' tables, pre-painted terrain by Dungeons and Lasers, becoming a DM for D&D.

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