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The Credible Nerds

Justin & Marc
Survivor
Tribal Council
Survivor (TV Show)
The Dark Knight
Rick Devens
Zac Brown
Chrissy
Christopher Nolan
Heath Ledger
Tribe Cila
Reality Television
Mike White
Ozzy
Blood Moon

News, Commentary, and Reviews for the casual nerd.

Join The Credible Nerds - Justin and Marc, as we talk about our favorite fandoms.

We discuss Star Wars & Star Trek, DC & Marvel, Harry Dresden & Harry Potter, The Cosmere & Middle Earth, The Wheel of Time and more!

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Latest Episodes

Dee’s torch is out, Coach is speaking in haikus, and the merge war has officially begun. In this episode of The Brady Break/down - Survivor Edition, Rachel and Justin break down everything that went down in Survivor 50, Episode 7—from the blood‑moon ... more

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Blood Moon Backlash: Did Survivor 50’s Triple Boot Go Too Far? 🌕🔥 Survivor 50 just painted the beach red. In this episode, we’re breaking down “The Blood Moon” –and the historic triple‑boot chaos of Episode 6. We walk through how the twist actually... more

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Survivor 50 Episode 5: Open Wounds gave us the kind of messy, emotional gameplay you want from a milestone season. In this recap, we dig into “Open Wounds” and “Operation Bad Blood” as these returning players try to decide if they’re actually playing... more

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This week, we break down the much-talked-about Zac Brown appearance at the Sanctuary, where Kalo capitalized on both reward and immunity to strengthen their tribe bonds (and their stomachs). Was the celebrity spotlight worth the screen time, or did i... more

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In this episode, we break down the episode and the wild first tribe swap of the season, from shaken-up alliances to brand new camp dynamics. We dig into how the swap reshapes the power structures and alliances. We discuss who benefits from the change... more

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Survivor 50 Ep 2 'Therapy Carousel' was more old-school chaos! We had gigantic snakes in bags, pants pooping embarrassment, Joe vs. Rick Devens beef exploding, Cirie pulling the puppet strings like a master, and a blindside that sent Season 49 winner... more

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The Credible Nerds switch gears for a minute and jump in to another fandom - the Survivor reality show! This show has been around for 50 seasons and we want to talk about this fun new season! Spoilers are present as we dive deep into the episode’s mo... more

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We continue our Batman review series with Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, widely considered by many to be the best Batman film ever made and a landmark in modern superhero cinema. In this episode, The Credible Nerds take a deep dive into what ma... more

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Key Facts

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Hosts

Justin
Host across multiple nerd-focused podcasts, with frequent appearances on reality/nerd culture shows.
Rochelle
Co-host on several episodes, contributor to pop culture and reality-competition discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Nerds

    Just some good ol nerds talking about good ol nerd stuff. Worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auzzyboy
    United States8 years ago
  • May the Force be with you

    I truly adore this podcast! Justin and Marc are well versed in all things comics/sci-fi. These two dive deep into comics, discuss theory and are always up to date on new releases. From book and movie reviews to in-depth discussions, this podcast offers all things nerdy! Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mclainkrystina
    United States8 years ago
  • Top notch stuff

    These two have got some fantastic taste in all things nerdy, and they know what they're talking about, definitely worth listening to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _ROGUELEADER_
    United States9 years ago
  • This is some pretty good stuff!

    If you're looking for some pretty good nerd stuff, look no further! These guys know what their talking about!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    minket11
    United States9 years ago
  • NERDING OUT!

    IN DEPTH NERD CONVERSATIONS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE PART OF SOMETHING! THE HOSTS ARE AWESOME, THE PODCAST IS A HIDDEN GEM FOR ALL NERDS TO CHECK OUT. ON REPEAT!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Austin Ian
    United States9 years ago
  • It's got potential

    I enjoy the subject matter and the hosts have good chemistry. I hope they keep at it and improve as time goes on. They have great potential!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BLU3_
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners often mention the hosts' chemistry and knowledge as a key draw.
Some episodes attract strong, repeat listening due to guest interactions and humor.
Fans appreciate deep dives into strategy and player dynamics.
The banter feels authentic and engaging for nerd culture lovers.

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