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Episode 262 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the strange and unsettling world of Night Gallery, Rod Serling’s eerie follow-up to The Twilight Zone. From haunting paintings and supernatural tales to psychological horror and dark twists, we revisit one of classic television’s most atmospheric anthology series and the unique style that made it unforgettable.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Louisiana and the case of Ronald Dominique.

For years, men disappeared across southern Louisiana. Bodies were discovered near bayous, canals, and isolated roads while investigators slowly realized they were hunting a serial killer targeting vulnerable victims across multiple parishes. By the time the investigation ended, Dominique had confessed to more than twenty murders.

Classic television horror painted in shadows on one side.
A real-world nightmare hidden in the Louisiana bayous on the other.

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Episode 261 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig steps into the eerie world of Tales from the Darkside, the horror anthology series that brought strange stories, unsettling twists, and late-night nightmare fuel to television throughout the 1980s. From creepy atmosphere to unforgettable episodes, we take a look back at one of horror television’s most memorable cult classics.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Kentucky and the case of Donald Harvey.

For years, patients in hospitals and nursing homes died under what appeared to be natural circumstances. But investigators would eventually uncover a disturbing pattern connected to a quiet healthcare worker who later confessed to dozens of murders carried out behind the walls of places meant for healing and care.

A world of unsettling television horror on one side.
A real-life nightmare hiding inside hospitals on the other.

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Episode 260 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look at Earth: Final Conflict, the late 90s sci-fi series created from ideas by Gene Roddenberry. From mysterious alien benefactors to growing suspicion about their true intentions, we explore what made the show unique, how its themes evolved over time, and why it still holds a place in science fiction television history.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Kansas and the case of Dennis Rader, better known as BTK.

Beginning in 1974, a series of murders in Wichita shocked the community. The killer taunted police, named himself, and then disappeared for years at a time. When communication resumed decades later, investigators were finally given the opportunity they needed to identify the man behind one of Kansas’ most infamous serial killer cases.

Alien visitors with uncertain motives on one side.
A killer hiding in plain sight in Kansas on the other.

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Episode 259 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig dives into Selectavision, RCA’s ambitious attempt at home video that arrived during the early days of the format wars. From stylus-based playback to fragile discs and bold marketing, we look at what made Selectavision unique, why it struggled to compete, and how it became one of the most fascinating dead ends in home media history.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series continues as we head to Iowa and the case of Robert Ben Rhoades.

A long-haul truck driver traveling America’s highways. Truck stops along major Iowa corridors. A pattern that stretched across state lines and a crime that moved quietly from place to place. What began as a routine stop would eventually expose a chilling series of crimes tied to one man and the road itself.

A forgotten experiment in home video on one side.
A case that traveled the highways of Iowa on the other.

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Episode 258 of Nerdery & Murdery is live.

On the Nerdery side, Zig continues his journey through the Planet of the Apes franchise, picking up where he left off in Episode 243 with Escape from the Planet of the Apes and Conquest of the Planet of the Apes. As the series shifts tone and leans deeper into social commentary, we explore how these films reshape the mythology and push the story toward a darker future.

On the Murdery side, we step away from our A–Z Across America series for a case that was simply impossible to ignore.

In September 2002, an 18-year-old girl got into a car with people she knew. She never came home. What followed was a chilling group crime fueled by suspicion, loyalty, and a decision that would change multiple lives forever.

A franchise evolving into something darker on one side.
A case of betrayal and silence on the other.

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Episode 257 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!

On the Nerdery side, Zig takes a look back at Laserdiscs, the format that bridged the gap between VHS and what would eventually become DVD. From massive discs to surprisingly high quality video for the time, we break down what made Laserdiscs special and why they still hold a place in the evolution of home media.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series takes us to Indiana and the case of Herb Baumeister.

In the early 1990s, men began disappearing in the Indianapolis area. The investigation eventually led to Fox Hollow Farm, where thousands of human bone fragments were discovered across the property. Baumeister was identified as the primary suspect, but his death left many questions unanswered, including the full number of victims.

A look back at a forgotten piece of media history on one side.
A hidden horror beneath a quiet property on the other.

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Episode 256 of Nerdery & Murdery is live!

On the Nerdery side, Zig turns back to the music and breaks down 10 songs that helped define 80s college radio. From alternative beginnings to underground sounds that would later shape the mainstream, this is a look at the tracks and artists that built a movement before it had a spotlight.

On the Murdery side, our A–Z Across America series takes us to Illinois and the case of Larry Eyler, known as the Highway Killer.

Throughout the early 1980s, young men were found murdered across Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The cases were initially investigated separately until a pattern began to emerge across state lines. Eyler was eventually arrested and convicted, but the full extent of his crimes would not be revealed until years later.

The sound of a generation on one side.
A killer who used the road to hide in plain sight on the other.

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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.

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