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Episode 255 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!

On the Nerdery side, Zig continues his chronological journey through the Doctors of Doctor Who. This time he arrives at the 14th Doctor, played once again by David Tennant. Tennant’s unexpected return to the role brought a unique twist to the long running series and gave fans another chance to see one of the most beloved Doctors step back into the TARDIS.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series takes us to Idaho and the case of Paul Ezra Rhoades.

During the summer of 1987, three young women were abducted and murdered across southern Idaho. As fear spread through multiple communities, investigators worked to identify the man responsible for the crimes. The investigation eventually led to Rhoades, who confessed to the murders and was later sentenced to death.

A return to the TARDIS on one side.
A summer of fear in Idaho on the other.

Just another week of the Nerd and the Murd.

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Episode 254 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!

On the Nerdery side, Zig returns to his ongoing journey through the Star Wars universe, this exploring the saga in chronological order based on the timeline inside the galaxy itself. From the rise of the Republic to the fall of the Jedi and the growing shadow of the Empire, we look at how the story unfolds when you follow the events as they actually happen in that universe.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series takes us to Hawaii and the mystery of the Honolulu Strangler.

Between 1985 and 1986, five women were found murdered on the island of Oahu. Each victim had been sexually assaulted and strangled, and the killer was never officially identified. Investigators explored multiple suspects over the years, including Christopher Wilder, the so called Beauty Queen Killer, but the case ultimately went cold.

A galaxy far, far away on one side.
An unsolved mystery in paradise on the other.

Just another week of the Nerd and the Murd.

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Episode 253 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!

On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into one of the most beloved science fiction films ever made with Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. From the legendary rivalry between Kirk and Khan to one of the most emotional moments in Star Trek history, we revisit the movie that helped define the franchise for generations.

On the Murdery side, we continue the A–Z Across America series with Georgia and the case of Wayne Williams and the Atlanta Child Murders.

Between 1979 and 1981, a series of disappearances and murders of young Black children and teenagers terrorized Atlanta. Wayne Williams was ultimately convicted of two murders, with investigators attributing more than twenty additional killings to him. Decades later, the case still raises debate and unanswered questions.

A legendary sci fi showdown on one side.
One of the most controversial criminal investigations in American history on the other.

Just another week of the Nerd and the Murd.

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🚨 SPECIAL MID-WEEK RELEASE 🚨

The latest episode of Nerdery and Murdery is now live!

This week Zig turns the tables and puts Geoffrey in the guest chair for a conversation about his newly released novel, The Darkwind Paradox.

We talk about the origins of Ominus, how the Prime Numbers saga grew from a tabletop RPG campaign into a novel series, the evolution of the characters, lessons learned during the writing process, and where the story may be headed next.

Whether you're a reader, writer, gamer, worldbuilder, or just curious about how stories come together, we think you'll find something interesting in this one.

Thank you to Zig for hosting the interview and asking some great questions.

The episode is available now wherever you listen to Nerdery and Murdery.

Welcome back to Ominus.

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Five years ago, we hit record on something that was supposed to be… well… a fun little experiment.

Two microphones.
Two friends.
And absolutely no idea what we were getting ourselves into.

Fast forward to today…
Episode 252.
Five years of the highs and the lows, the ups and the downs, the good and the bad… and the Nerd and the Murd.

Today, we’re doing something different. No normal format. No usual segments.

Today… we look back.

Just Zig and Geoffrey pulling back the curtain on:

🔹 How the show started
🔹 What surprised us most
🔹 The hard parts nobody sees
🔹 Our favorite moments
🔹 And where we go from here

Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just joined the ride… thank you for being part of this journey.

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Episode 251 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!

On the Nerdery side, Zig delivers 10 more indie songs for your playlist from The Pixies and The Violent Femmes to Djo and some newer artists you might not have on your radar yet. If your rotation needs a refresh, this one’s for you.

On the Murdery side, we continue the A–Z Across America series with Connecticut and the case of Michael Ross, the so-called Roadside Strangler.

Ross confessed to eight murders, was convicted of four capital murders, and ultimately waived his appeals, becoming the last person executed in Connecticut.

Music discovery on one side.
A chilling case study on the other.

Just another week of the Nerd and the Murd.

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Episode 250 of Nerdery & Murdery is live, and this week we flip the script with another Wife Swap episode.

On the Nerdery side, Geoffrey takes over and dives into Genesis, focusing on the band’s evolution after Peter Gabriel’s departure. From A Trick of the Tail to Duke, Invisible Touch, and We Can’t Dance, we explore how Genesis transformed from progressive rock pioneers into one of the biggest stadium acts in the world. Along the way, we talk about Phil Collins stepping into the spotlight, the shift from epic suites to chart-topping hits, and a personal memory from the 1992 Irving, Texas show during The Way We Walk tour.

On the Murdery side, Zig steps into the darker side of history with the Armenian Genocide. Beginning in the spring of 1915 and continuing into 1916, the Ottoman Empire carried out a systematic campaign of deportation, violence, and mass death against the Armenian population. The events remain one of the most devastating humanitarian tragedies of the early 20th century.

A band reinventing itself across decades on one side.
A historical tragedy that reshaped lives and nations on the other.

Just another week of the Nerd and the Murd.

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Episode 249 of Nerdery & Murdery takes a different turn.

On the Nerdery side, we explore the classic sci-fi anthology series The Outer Limits — its eerie storytelling, moral dilemmas, and the way it challenged viewers to think beyond what they could see.

On the Murdery side, we step away from our A–Z Across America series for a case that does not fit the usual categories.

This is not a serial killer story.
There was no trial.
There was no contested narrative of guilt.

Instead, we examine the case of Shane Paul Wright — a single death surrounded by illness, belief, mental health, and a legal system struggling to decide what to call it.

This episode is about complexity.
About language.
About what happens when the truth doesn’t fit the box.

Sci-fi questions on one side.
Real-world moral questions on the other.

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