NolaNerdCast
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What's this? What do we mean by saying episode 25.1? What is this madness? Well dear friends, this month is a special month. A month eight years in the making. This month not only saw the usual assortment of gaming news and the massive amounts of games November always brings, but this time we also were graced by TWO major next gen system releases. This month brought out the Playstation 4 and the Xbox One along with a full assortment of launch games. So that is why we are splitting our show into two episodes this month. The first, this one, is all about the gaming news of November as well as our initial impressions of the next generation of video game consoles. Everything from the massive Persona announcement to the Sony launch day press event is covered. We talk Blizzcon news, why Bungie seems to prefer Sony nowadays, and even the current state of baseball. So join NOLAnerds Matt "XBox On. XBox On! Fuck it, I'll Press a Button" Finneman, Chris "Hates Nostalgia" Robinson, and Zack "Bungie Theorist" St. Onge as they bring you part one of November.

Gaming News of November 2013: 01m36s/

Next Gen Console Impressions: 50m09s/

Ending Thoughts, PS+ and Games with Gold Offerings: 1h14m31s/

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Direct download: November_2013.m4a
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Happy Thanksgiving NOLAnerds! This episode is going up a bit later than usual due to our insistence that we actually spend time with our families. I know right? Bunch of suckers. But fear not! There are plenty of books to discuss. Books such as a triple helping of X-Men, the return of Hawkguy...er, girl, the ongoing cesspool of suck that is Larfleeze, the end of the Geoff Johns Aquaman era, and many more! So join NOLAnerds Matt "Zelda Addict" Finneman and Chris "What Was Blank Doing During Zero Year?" Robinson as they talk comics and junk and stuff. 

Books of the Week
Matt: Hawkeye #14
Chris: Saga #16

Email: 01m17s/

Corporate Sponsors: 05m30s/

Current Events: 06m53s/

Adventures of Superman #7: 08m22s/ Chris: 3.5/

All-Star Western #25: 10m30s/ Matt: 3.5/

Aquaman #25: 12m53s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Flash #25: 15m40s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Forever Evil: ARGUS #2: 17m50s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Green Team #6: 20m35s/ Matt: 2.0/

Justice League Dark #25: 22m12s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Larfleeze #5: 24m19s/ Matt: 1.0/

Red Lanterns #25: 25m46s/ Matt: 3.5/

Talon #13: 28m38s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

All-New X-Men #19: 31m22s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Hawkeye #14: 34m41s/ Matt: 3.5/ 

Indestructible Hulk #16: 37m50s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Superior Spider-Man #22: 39m59s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Wolverine and the X-Men Annual #1: 43m07s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Wolverine and the X-Men #38: 45m59s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Saga #16: 49m44s/ Matt: 3,5 Chris: 3.5/

Direct download: Episode_107.m4a
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This week, the week of episode 106, will henceforth be known as the week that DC decided to buck tradition and produce a fun for funs sake non children's comic. This week ladies and gentlemen, we got Harley Quinn #0. And so very much more. This week was crazy big with books. Everything from DC Zero Year and Forever Evil tie ins, to Marvel Young Avengers and XMen goodness, to the first of the final countdown of Fables books, to the crazy awesome Sex Criminals. So join NOLAnerds Matt "Fourth Wall" Finneman and Chris "Not a Man but a Monster" Robinson as they do their best to keep their show at a manageable length.

Books of the Week
Matt: Harley Quinn #0
Chris: Sex Criminals #3

Email: 01m10s/

Corporate Sponsors: 10m35s/

Current Events: 11m10s/

Shield Watch: 14m51s/

Arrow Watch: 17m58s/

Animal Man #25: 19m57s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Batman 66: #5: 22m16s/ Chris: 3.5/

Batman Beyond Universe #4: 23m53s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Batwoman #25: 26m33s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Forever Evil: Rogue's Rebellion #2: 28m51s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.0/

Green Lantern: New Guardians #25: 30m51s/ Matt: 3.5/

Harley Quinn #0: 34m25s/ Matt: 4.5 Chris: 4.0/

Pandora: Trinity of Sin #5: 39m45s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Wonder Woman #25: 41m08s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Fables #135: 44m34s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/ 

Cable and X-Force #16: 47m07s Chris: 3.0/

Daredevil #33: 48m50s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Indestructible Hulk #15: 52m07s/ Matt: 2.5 Chris: 2.0/

Uncanny X-Men #14: 54m35s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Young Avengers #1: 57m30s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Adventure Time #22: 59m54s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Afterlife with Archie #2: 1h01m40s: Chris: 3.5/

Mega Man #31: 1h04m28s/ Matt: 3.0/

Sex Criminals #3: 1h07m07s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

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Direct download: Episode_106.m4a
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Episode 105 is upon us! aka the episode that should be in a home. This episode, let's just jump right in shall we? This week we discussed of the new X-Men status quo, Superman meeting Wonder Woman's family, hate on the forced integration of Zero Year, tackle a double dose of Spider-Man, and enjoy the uptick in Vertigo quality. So join NOLAnerds Matt "Timid as SHIELD" Finneman and Chris "The Zero Year of People" Robinson as they talk comics bro.

Books of the Week
Matt: Superman/Wonder Woman #2
Chris: All-New X-Men #18

Email: 01m00s/

Corporate Sponsors: 07m35s/

Current Events: 09m13s/

SHIELD Watch: 15m27s/

Arrow Watch: 17m43s/

Batgirl #25: 19m38s/ Matt: 2.5 Chris: 2.0/

Batman #25: 22m11s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/ 

Batman: L'il Gotham #8: 26m01s/ Matt: 3.0/

Constantine #8: 2825s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Forever Evil: Arkham War #2: 31m44s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Green Lantern Corps #25: 34m46s/ Matt: 1.5/

Justice League of America #9: 36m59s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.0/

Nightwing #25: 40m11s/ Matt: 3.0/

Suicide Squad #25: 42m56s/ Matt: 3.0/

Superman/Wonder Woman #2: 45m26s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 3.5/

Vibe #9: 48m00s/ Matt: 2.5/

Coffin Hill #2: 50m25s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Collider: FPB #5: 52m39s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

All-New X-Men #18: 55m03s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Superior Spider-Man #21: 59m01s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Superior Foes of Spider-Man #5: 1h00m40s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 3.5/

Thor God of Thunder #15: 1h04m36s/ Chris: 3.5/

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Direct download: Episode_105.m4a
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Welcome to another wonderful week of comics from the NOLAnerdcast HQ! This week saw a few high profile new series launch, as well as new entries in a couple quality Vertigo books and a slew of new DC titles including a brand new entry in the Forever Evil series! The NOLAnerds tackle new emails from fans, current events, and break down the latest episodes of Agents of SHIELD and Arrow. So join NOLAnerds Matt "Passive Aggressive Silence" Finneman, Chris "Frothy" Robinson as they talk comics, man.

Books of the Week
Matt: Amazing X-Men #1
Chris: Swamp Thing #25

Email: 01m27s/

Corporate Sponsors; 09m01s/

Current Events: 09m58s/

SHIELD Watch: 15m08s/

Arrow Watch: 16m42s/

Batman/Superman #5: 18m21s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.5/

Earth 2 #17: 21m47s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 2.5/

Forever Evil #3: 25m06s: Matt: 4.0 Chris: 3.5/

Green Arrow #25: 29m03s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.0/

Green Lantern #25: 32m06s/ Matt: 3.0/

Movement #6: 34m03s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Phantom Stranger #13: 37m49s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Superman Unchained #4: 41m22s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Swamp Thing #25: 45m13s/ Chris: 3.0/ 

Hinterkind #2: 47m37s/ Chris: 3.0/

Trillium #4: 49m51s/ Matt: 2.5 Chris: 3.0/

Amazing X-Men #1: 53m36s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Alex + Ada #1: 58m25s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.0/

Ghosted #6: 1h02m53s/ Matt: 3.0/

Direct download: Episode_104.m4a
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The holiday video game season is officially in full swing! Major titles released this month, filling our time with tons to play. This month also was devoid of major game conferences, meaning the news itself of the month wasn't terribly notable, but hey. When next gen is mere weeks away, can you blame people for focusing on that alone? This month we discuss the major hitters, Batman Arkham Origin and Pokemon X/Y as well as explain why we aren't discussing several of this month's highest profile releases. Between all of that, talks on Titanfall, game resolutions, and depressing game delays, we had plenty to discuss! So join NOLAnerds Matt "Phoenix Wright Pun Aficionado" Finneman, Chris "HD Remake Hater" Robinson, Ronald "The Dark Knight" Bienemy, and Zack "The Beta Whisperer" St. Onge as they talk games, man.

Gaming News October 2013: 01m14s/

Game Releases October 2013: 39m36s/

Batman: Arkham Origins: 55m39s/

Pokemon X/Y: 1h07m31s/

Ending: 1h22m17s/

Direct download: October_2013.m4a
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It's that time of year fans! No, not Halloween. Fifth week comics! That magical time of month when the selection drops to a few books and our bank accounts don't hate us for a Wednesday. This week we tackle the latest round of DC annuals, say goodbye to the X-Men Battle of the Atom crossover, and welcome to glorious return of Neil Gaiman's Sandman to comics. So join the NOLAnerds Matt "It's on the Left" Finneman and Chris "Has no Idea What Left Means" Robinson as the welcome Halloween week in comics in style! Well, maybe not style. Or class. Or grace. Shut up guys.

Books of the Week
Matt: Sandman: Overture #1
Chris: Saga #15

Email: 0m50s/

Corporate Sponsors: 06m44s/

Current Events: 07m10s/

Arrow Watch: 16m32s/

Aquaman Annual #1: 19m51s/ Matt: 3.5/

Forever Evil: ARGUS #1: 22m42s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Green Lantern Annual #2: 25m33s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Nightwing Annual #1: 29m02s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Swamp Thing Annual #1: 31m22s/ Chris: 3.5/

Superior Spider-Man #20: 33m47s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.5/

X-Men: Battle of the Atom #2: 36m56s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Sandman: Overture #1: 40m52s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Saga #15: 45m22s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

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Direct download: Episode_103.m4a
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Welcome to a book heavy week here at the NOLAnerdcast home! This week the NOLAnerds bring you the latest in Arrow and Agents of SHIELD as well as tackle the big question - what Pokemon would superheroes use? The NOLAnerds also break down a ton of quality books from Marvel and DC, as well as enjoy the debut issue of Brubaker's Velvet and the next installment of Sex Criminals. Between all of that, a hate filled review of Larfleeze, the latest in X-Men Battle of the Atom, and the pure joy of Mega Man, this episode has something for everyone! So join NOLAnerds Matt "Larfleeze Lover" Finneman and Chris "Grass is Always Green Team-er" Robinson, as they talk about nothing and everything.

Email: 02m05s/

Corporate Sponsors: 08m00s/

Current Events: 10m11s/

Agents of SHIELD Watch: 11m40s/

Arrow Watch: 17m38s/

Adventures of Superman #6: 19m57s/ Chris: 3.0/

All-Star Western #24: 22m36s/ Matt: 3.5/

Aquaman #24: 24m08s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Flash #24: 26m40s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Green Team #5: 29m35s/ Matt: 2.5/

Justice League #24: 32m56s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Justice League Dark #24: 35m27s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Larfleeze #4: 39m27s/ Matt: 0.5/

Red Lanterns #24: 40m52s/ Matt: 3.5/

Talon #12: 43m56s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Unwritten #54: 46m21s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Daredevil #32: 49m11s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.5/

Indestructible Hulk #14: 52m25s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 2.5/

Ultimate Comics Spider Man #28: 54m35s/ Chris: 3.0/

Wolverine and the X-Men #37: 57m01s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Young Avengers #11: 1h00m25s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Mega Man #30: 1h03m49s/ Matt: 3.5/

Sex Criminals #2: 1h06m02s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Uncanny #4: 1h10m03s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Velvet #1: 1h12m14s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Direct download: Episode_102.m4a
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Well, our 100th episode is now in the rearview mirror, and the NOLAnerds find themselves striving to make the next 100 episodes even better. And they begin that vow with this, episode 101. We are cutting the fat from our shows, trying to bring them down to more acceptable times, as well as periodically add more features to see what sticks. But this week we find ourselves without a Shield Watch or Arrow Watch, but we make it up with a series of quality DC books and some excellent Marvel ones as well. So join NOLAnerds Matt "Tie Fighter" Finneman, and Chris "Hat Car" Robinson as they discuss, talk about, and ridicule the books of the week.

Books of the Week
Matt: Fables #134
Chris: Forever Evil: Rogue's Rebellion #1

Email: 01m39s/

Corporate Sponsors: 05m01s/

Current Events: 07m08s/

Animal Man #24: 13m03s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Batman 66 #4: 17m14s/ Chris: 3.0/

Batman Beyond Universe #3: 19m21s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Batman/Superman #4: 23m14s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Batwoman #24: 26m17s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Forever Evil: Rogue's Rebellion #1: 30m14s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 4.0/

Green Lantern: New Guardians #24: 32m41s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.0/

Justice League of America #8: 35m34s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Trinity of Sin: Pandora #4: 39m11s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/ 

Vibe #8: 41m36s/ Matt: 3.0/

Wonder Woman #24: 44m16s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Fables #134: 46m56s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 4.0/

Cable and X-Force #15: 51m19s/ Chris: 3.0/

Hawkeye #13: 54m39s/ Matt: 3.0/

Indestructible Hulk Special #1: 56m28s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Superior Spider-Man #19: 58m58s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.5/

Uncanny X-Men #13: 1h00m27s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 3.5/

Adventure Time #21: 1h04m43s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Direct download: Episode_101.m4a
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Good news bad news here folks. Good news first. WE HIT EPISODE 100! That's legit crazy pants. A huge milestone! One which should be celebrated in a spectacular fashion! But alas, that is the bad news. Do to an abrupt and surprising death in the family of one of the NOLAnerds, there was no time to make those lofty plans come to fruition. They still will, just not for this show sadly. But moving on! This week the NOLAnerds tackle the return of proper DC books, welcome the return of Arrow, check out the premiere of Coffin Hill and Superman/Wonder Woman, and much more! So join NOLAnerds Matt "The Hood" Finneman and Chris "One Horn Beast" Robinson as they talk and bullshit each other for an hour.

Books of the Week
Matt: Batgirl #24
Chris: Afterlife with Archie #1

Email: 01m21s/

Corporate Sponsors: 02m22s/

Current Events: 05m00s/

Arrow Watch: 08m31s/

Shield Watch: 10m21s/

Batgirl #24: 12m35s/ Matt: 4.0 Chris: 3.5/

Batman #24: 16m58s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Batman: Li'l Gotham #7: 21m48s/ Matt: 3.0/

Constantine #7: 23m25s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Forever Evil: Arkham War #1: 26m10s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Green Lantern Corps #24: 29m40s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.0/

Nightwing #24: 32m41s/ Matt: 3.5/

Phantom Stranger #12: 35m31s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Suicide Squad #24: 38m45s/ Matt: 3.5/

Superman/Wonder Woman #1: 42m13s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Coffin Hill #1: 46m31s/ Mayy: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Collider: FBP #4: 50m38s/ Matt: 3.0 Chris: 3.0/

Avengers A.I. #4: 53m43s/ Matt: 3.0/

Thor: God of Thunder #12: 56m33s/ Chris: 3.0/

X-Men #6: 58m44s/ Matt: 3.5 Chris: 3.5/

Afterlife with Archie #1: 1h03m54s/ Chris: 4.0/

Ghostbusters #8: 1h06m48s/ Chris: 3.5/

Ghosted #4: 1h08m29s/ Matt: 3.0/

Think Tank #10: 1h12m03s/ Matt: 3.5/

Direct download: Episode_100.m4a
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