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Nerds Amalgamated

Nerds Amalgamated
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The Manti-Corp
Game Development
Stop Killing Games
PTSD
World War I
Anime
Netflix
Video Games
Artificial Intelligence
Censorship
Nintendo Switch 2
Star Wars
Warner Bros
Game Budgets
Half-Life 3
Tales Of Grimace
Ecchi Genre
Comics Industry
AI In Film

Your weekly dose of nerdy chaos — straight from the Aussie nerdverse. 🎮🍿📺 We’re DJ and The Professor: lifelong geeks breaking down the week in movies, TV, gaming, and pop culture, with a healthy obsession for indie devs, comics, and creators who are shaping the future of fandom. Every week, we serve up: 🎙️ Hot takes and deep dives on what’s blowing up (or bombing) in nerd culture. 🕹️ Spotligh... more

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Latest Episodes

Nintendo have been ordered to pay a fine for joycon drift, and also create Switch 2 models with user serviceable batteries. Let's hope that model becomes available in the rest of the world soon.

Plants can be genetically engineered to grow medicine,... more

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The next release of Call of Duty will have the lowest potential player base of any COD in nearly a decade. Where are they all going?

Aiming high is a good idea, unless you aim too high, in which case you won't perform as well. Science has finally at... more

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Lucas Scheffel's latest project is Ned Kelly: Blood and Thunder, a comic about bushranger Ned Kelly fighting aliens. We spoke to him about his projects and how he got to where he is.

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We enjoyed a nice drink of Rez which you can get a 10% discou... more

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Developers are dropping Epic Games Store in favor of releasing on multiple platforms. Can Epic keep throwing money at the problem, or will they admit defeat?

You'd think being hungry for snacks would make you fat, but rats treated with marijuana ext... more

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Sega are pivoting away from free to play games after poor performance. They're also pivoting away from AAA games after unrelated poor performance. What's left in the middle?

Why are crickets born, just to suffer? Turns out they feel pain and karma m... more

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If you've heard anything about Build a Rocket Boy, you know that things aren't going well. Here's why.

Sitting near a window makes you smarter. Time to encase yourself in a glass cube so you can windowmax.

Sag-Aftra have reached a deal with studios... more

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Hollywood have been trying to make video game movies a thing for decades. Finally, they're actually good. Why?

Beer has some nutritional value. But science is easy to misrepresent, so is it actually good for you?

Crunchyroll came out on top in the ... more

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The Stop Killing Games movement is heading to EU parliament and the UFS-Que Choisir is suing Ubisoft over the delisting of The Crew. It's been a long road and there's a long way to go, but it's great to see some movement.

Artemis II has launched on ... more

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Recent Guests

Isaac Fox
Adult comic creator and writer of ecchi series
Astral Ticket Comics
Episode: An Interview with Isaac Fox from Astral Ticket Comics – Adult Comic Creator of Ecchi Series: The Manti-Corp
Savas Savidis
Young game developer from Australia, writer, director, and voice of Yiping from Tales of Grimace.
Tales of Grimace
Episode: An Interview with Savas Savidis
Strauss Zelnick
CEO of Take-Two Interactive
Take-Two Interactive
Episode: Japan's Cultural Victory, An Interview with Strauss Zelnick and Preventing a Supervolcano Eruption
Issac Fox
Founder and creator of Astral Ticket Comics
Astral Ticket Comics
Episode: Interview with Astral Ticket Comics
Shane Syddall
Comics promoter and creator from ComX
ComX
Episode: Supanova 100 Review featuring Shane Syddall from Comics Network Australia

Host

The Professor
Co-host of Nerds Amalgamated; longstanding host with a focus on gaming, tech, and nerd culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Superb pop culture pod!

    Obsessed, so much fun!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mxsandy12
    United States5 years ago
  • Fun show!

    Great conversation here between two dudes who clearly have a great time discussing pop culture matters. They get very in depth and do a great job putting their show together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NotBAMF
    United States5 years ago
  • Great podcast with solid content each play! The hosts keep you engaged from start to finish for a very entertaining listening experience. Hit download already! #ODPHpod

    Podchaser
    5
    ODPH
    5 years ago
  • Take a listen!

    Great podcast with solid content each play! The hosts keep you engaged from start to finish for a very entrtaining listening experience. Hit download already! #ODPHpod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ODPH607
    United States5 years ago
  • Great job!

    Really good job guys. Great source for all the latest nerd news :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TherapyForMonsters
    Australia6 years ago
  • Nice!

    Fun podcast on a topic I already really enjoyed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    After Dinner Conversatoin
    United States6 years ago
  • Yaaaas nerds!

    I bow down to your entertaining nerdiness

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lizziebelle21
    Australia7 years ago
  • Amalgamated and elevated!

    Consistent work and output!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2wenty4frames
    Australia7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the energetic, enthusiastic hosts who make nerd topics approachable.
The show's humor and chemistry make complex topics feel accessible and entertaining.
High-quality discussion across gaming, comics, and film keeps content fresh and relevant.
Guests and segments are praised for insightful takes on indie developers and creators.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#203
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nintendo Says Emulation Is Legal, Project Stargate, Anime AI and Sci-Fi For The Government
Q: How will Project Stargate affect the use of AI in Hollywood?
It may revolutionize writing and production processes, potentially incorporating advanced AI systems.
An Interview with Savas Savidis
Q: What is your take on moral choice systems?
He believes a good video game story has to be incredibly linear, allowing for specific narratives without altering character arcs.
An Interview with Savas Savidis
Q: How did Yiping come into being?
Savas wanted to design a protagonist that wasn't generic, appealing primarily to a teenage audience while maintaining an entertaining and a little rude personality.
An Interview with Neural Forge
Q: What is your favorite game mechanic that you've ever seen?
Aidan cites his current favorite as the damage type mechanics in Star Wars Rebellion, appreciating their elegant design.
An Interview with Neural Forge
Q: So how many playtests did you conduct for it to go, I've got it, this is it, I'm not doing any more modifications?
Aidan estimates he conducted around 20 playtests before taking Nimbus to its first convention, where he gained valuable feedback.

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A weekly Aussie-tinged nerd culture show that riffs on movies, TV, gaming, and indie creation, with a knack for hot takes, deep dives, and spotlights on indie devs and creators shaping fandom. Recent episodes thread through AI in entertainment, big-tech acquisitions, gaming demographics and policy, indie game development, and the evolving landscape of comics and pop culture media, all delivered with humor and a sense of curiosity. Noteworthy is the hosts' willingness to tackle controversial topics (copyright, AI actors, age gating) alongside celebration of indie creators, making it a solid fit for listeners who crave thoughtful nerd discourse and practical industry angles with a local flavor.

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2. Savas Savidis
3. Strauss Zelnick
4. Issac Fox
5. Shane Syddall

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