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Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukah! Krazy Kwanzaa! Festivus for the Rest of Us! Merry Snowflake Day! Other things! It's the holiday season here at the NolaNerdCast HQ and we have really nothing to talk about. A bare bones amount of books released this week, but we still somehow found a way to pad out the show to 50 minutes. We must be pretty damn awesome to do that. Or long winded. Take your pick. This week join Matt "Mind Crush" Finneman, Chris "Shazam" Robinson, Scott: Aqualad" Brehm, and Andy "Nite Owl Hipster" Niemann as they talk about the biggest event of the month - ASM #700! Time stamps below:

Books of the Week
Matt: Justice League #15
Chris: Justice League #15
Scott: Justice League #15
Andy: Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #4

Corporate Sponsors: 02m44s/

Current Events: 04m41s/

Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #4: 10m28s/ Matt: 7.5 Andy: 9.0/

Birds of Prey #15: 16m44s/ Matt: 7.5/

Justice League #15: 21m40s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.0 Andy: 8.5/

Aquaman #15: 30m32s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 8.0 Andy: 8.0/

Amazing Spider-Man #700: 38m10s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 7.5/

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Direct download: Episode_61.m4a
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Episode 60 folks! Another nice round number that signifies once more that we haven't given up! To celebrate, all of our friends gathered once more to chat about comics! This week is absolutely brutal with books everyone. Since Christmas is right around the corner, the Big Two basically shoved two weeks of books into one for us. We have a ton of Marvel NOW books, new Vertigo goodness, and even two new chapters of the Green Lantern crossover! Join Matt "Triple Fantomex" Finneman, Chris "Deadpool Lover" Robinson, Scott "Joker is Fucked Up" Brehm, Andy "I Love Space Goats" Niemann, and Barbie "Holy Hell She Still Exists" Cure with special guest Chelsea "O Snap" St Juniors as they discuss the biggest week of comics we've ever had! Time stamps below:

Books of the Week:
Matt: Uncanny X-Force #35
Chris: Uncanny X-Force 35
Scott: Nightwing #15
Andy: Saga #8
Barbie: Saga #8

Email: 01m29s/

Corporate Sponsors: 04m54s/

Current Events: 06m03s/

Red Hood and the Outlaws #15: 08m53s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 7.0 Scott: 8.5/

Avengers Arena #2: 13m24s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 6.0/

Before Watchmen: Moloch #2: 16m08s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 7.5/

Batwoman #15: 18m46s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 7.0/

Green Lantern #15: 22m35s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 8.0/

Green Lantern: New Guardians #15: 27m13s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.5/

Nightwing #15: 31m08s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 7.5 Scott: 8.5 Andy: 8.0 

Wonder Woman #15: 35m16s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 9.0 Scott: 8.5 Barbie: 8.5/

Fables #124: 39m33s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 7.5/

Unwritten #44: 42m50s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0

All-New X-Men #4: 45m05s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.0 Barbie: 8.0/

Cable and the X-Force #2: 53m08s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 7.5 Scott: 7.5/

Daredevil #21: 57m43s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5/

Hawkeye #6: 1h01m03s/ Matt: 8.5/

Indestructrible Hulk #2: 1h04m32s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.0 Andy: 8.0/

Thor: God of Thunder #3: 1h08m22s/ Chris: 9.0/

Thunderbolts #2: 1h11m35s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 8.0 Andy: 7.5/

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #18: 1h17m40s/ Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.0/

Uncanny X-Force #35: 1h19m58s/ Matt: 9.5 Chris: 9.0/

Wolverine and the X-Men #22: 1h24m17s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 7.0 Barbie: 7.0/

Bravest Warriors #3: 1h28m13s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 7.5/

Empowered Special #3: 1h32m08s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 8.0 Barbie: 8.0/

Saga #8: 1h36m35s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.5 Andy: 9.0 Barbie: 9.0/

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Direct download: Episode_60.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:56am EDT
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Video games come and video games go. But talking about them is timeless! Welcome to another never ending flood of games, courtesy of the holiday gaming season. This time the Nola Nerds tackle November, one of the biggest perpetrators of the problem. We talk about news. We talk about games. We talk about everything from the launch of the Wii U to the troubles of working Black Friday, to discussing the big two of Halo 4 and Call of Duty Black Ops II. We discuss new Vita deals and the merits of whether or not Playstation All-Stars is merely a Smash Bros ripoff or a solid game on its own. So join the Nola Nerds Matt "Damnit, Playstation All Stars is good!" Finneman, Chris "I am neutral on whether or not Playstation All-Stars is good" Robinson, Scott "Damnit, Playstation All Stars is merely a ripoff!" Brehm, and Mason "I still haven't played Playstation All-Stars" Maldonado as they talk shop, argue with each other, and then apologize to each other for all the yelling.

November Gaming News: 01m18s/

November Games: 23m37s/

Halo 4: 50m30s/

Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale: 1h03m10s/

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Direct download: Video_game_episode_November.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:47pm EDT
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Wow. What are the odds that our newest episode would fall upon the fabled 12/12/12? Who knows? Probably low. Or high. I don't know. We do comics here, not probability. I mean, we did probability back when we were in college and taking high level math courses, but now? Nah man, we stick to the comics. Pass those savings on to you. This week we tackle more new Marvel NOW books as well as enjoy/lament Marvel's excessive shipping schedules. We also take you on a journey through the next round of Death of the Family books as well as some new all ages and Before Watchmens. So what are we waiting for? Join the Nola Nerds Matt "Joker's Love" Finneman, Chris "I Love Arcade and His Wacky Avengers Arena" Robinson, Scott "Iron Man Woes" Brehm, and Andy "Etrigan" Niemann as they take you into the week that was. Time stamps below:

Books of the Week
Matt: Mega Man #20
Chris: Batman #15
Scott: Suicide Squad #15
Andy: Demon Knights #15

Email: 01m42/

Corporate Sponsors: 12m36s/

Current Events: 14m46s/

Avengers Arena #1: 28m58s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 0.5/

Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #3: 33m44s/ Matt: 7.0/

Before Watchmen: Rorschach #3: 37m27s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 7.5 Andy: 8.0/

Batgirl #15: 42m40s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 8.0 Andy: 8.5/

Batman #15: 46m58s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 9.0 Scott: 9.0 Andy: 8.5/

Batman and Robin #15: 52m35s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0/

Demon Knights #15: 55m22s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Andy: 9.0/

Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE #15: 59m32s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 7.5/

Green Lantern Corps #15: 1h03m24s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 8.5/

Suicide Squad #15: 1h07m41s/ Matt: 8.5 Scott: 9.0/

Team 7 #3: 1h11m54s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 7.0/

Cable and the X-Force #1: 1h16m40s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 9.0/

Fantastic Four #2: 1h21m44s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 8.5

Iron Man #4: 1h24m43s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 7.5 Scott: 7.5/

Adventure Time: Marceline and the Scream Queens #6: 1h31m10s/ Matt: 6.5/

Ghostbusters #16: 1h34m32s/ Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.0/

Mega Man #20: 1h37m58s/ Matt: 9.0/

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Direct download: Episode_59.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 7:33pm EDT
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Happy December everyone! December 2012 representing. The Nola Nerds just finished their first stint as members of the press over at Wizard World NOLA Comic Con and boy what a whirlwind of fun that was! Check out their impressions on their YouTube channel: youtube.com/nolanerdpodcast In the meantime however, stay for their awesome insight into the world of comics! We have new Marvel NOW, email shenanigans, Rotworld, Before Watchmen, and more! Be surprised at our books of the week! BE AMAZED! Join the Nola Nerds Matt "Even Issue X-Men" Finneman, Chris "Arrow Watchless" Robinson, Scott "Marvel First" Brehm, and Andy "Hates Team Building" Niemann as they tell you all about everything! Well, everything they read. Time stamps below.

Books of the Week
Matt: Hawkeye #5
Chris: Thunderbolts #1
Scott: Iron Man #3
Andy: Phantom Stranger #3

Email: 02m02s/

Corporate Sponsors: 11m52s/

Current Events: 13m30s/

Detective Comics #15: 19m38s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 7.0/

Human Bomb #15: 23m00s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 7.5/

Avengers #1: 25m54s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 7.5/

Before Watchmen: Minute Men #5: 31m54s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 8.5 Andy: 8.0/

Before Watchmen: Comedian #4: 35m58s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 6.0/

Animal Man #15: 38m47s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Andy: 8.0/

Swamp Thing #15: 44m15s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 8.5/

Earth 2 #7: 48m32s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 8.0 Andy: 7.5/

Phantom Stranger #3: 53m31s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 7.5 Andy: 8.5/

Stormwatch #15: 57m34s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 7.5/

Fairest #10: 1h01m36s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 8.0/

All-New X-Men #3: 1h05m41s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 8.0/

Hawkeye #5: 1h11m55s/ Matt: 9.0/

Iron Man #3: 1h15m08s/ Chris: 7.5 Scott: 8.5/

Punisher: War Zone #2: 1h19m19s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.0/

Thunderbolts #1: 1h23m50s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 9.0 Scott: 8.5 Andy: 7.0/

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Direct download: Episode_58.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 6:46pm EDT
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Comic-y goodness is now at your fingertips fellow comic book fans! Be prepared to be amazed at how awesome we are at talking! About comics! And stuff! Also, this week we totally make fun of Chris for being rushed to the emergency room! Because hey, what are friends for if not comforting one another in their time of need? We talk about the upcoming Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con 2012, the industry at large, and comics in general. Sit down, strap in, and brace yourselves as you join Matt "Brony" Finneman, Chris "Old Man Back" Robinson, and Andy "Arrow Watch" Niemann as they talk shop. Time stamps below:

Books of the Week
Matt: All-New X-Men #2
Chris: Thor: God of Thunder #2
Andy: Justice League Dark #14

Email: 00m47s/

Corporate Sponsors: 05m36s/

Current Events: 08m37s/

FF #1: 11m18s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 7.0/

Arrow #1: 17m58s/ Andy: 7.0/

Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre #4: 20m42s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 7.5 Andy: 8.0/

Before Watchmen: Ozymandias #4: 25m08s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.5/

All-Star Western #14: 29m46s/ Matt: 7.0/

Aqua Man #14: 33m47s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 7.0/

Batman Beyond Unlimited #10: 37m42s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 8.5 Andy: 8.5/

Flash #14: 42m32s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0/

Justice League Dark #14: 45m44s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Andy: 9.0/

Red Lanterns #14: 51m26s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 7.0/

Talon #2: 55m09s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 7.5/

Teen Titans #14: 58m56s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 7.5/

All-New X-Men #2: 1h02m22s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 8.5/

Thor: God of Thunder #2: 1h05m58s/ Chris: 9.0/

Uncanny Avengers #2: 1h09m28s/ Matt: 8.0 Chris: 7.5/

Adventure Time #10: 1h15m48s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Andy: 8.0/

Ghostbusters #15: 1h19m51s/ Chris: 7.5/

Judge Dredd #1: 1h22m08s/ Andy: 8.0/

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #1: 1h24m17s/ Matt: 8.5 Andy: 8.5/

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Direct download: Episode_57.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30pm EDT
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Another week another rousing episode of the Nola Nerds and their love of comics! This episode totally was done on time, and under no circumstances was it incrediby delayed due to one of the Nerds leaving town for Thanksgiving. Nope. We would never do that to you, our loyal fans. That would just be unprofessional. And if there is one thing we here at the Nola Nerd HQ pride ourselves on, it is our professionalism. So without further ado, let us join the Nola Nerds Matt "Totally Not Gone for the Week" Finneman, Chris "Exposer of Matt's Lies" Robinson, Scott "Bearded Black Adam" Brehm, and Andy "Cheetah Lover" Niemann as they discuss comics and all of the wonder that they contain. Time stamps below:

Books of the Week
Matt: Uncanny X-Force #34
Chris: Indestructible Hulk #1
Scott: Justice League #14
Andy: Justice League #14

Email: 02m10s/

Corporate Sponsors: 03m15s/

Current Events: 05m42s/

Batwoman #14: 16m37s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.5/

Birds of Prey #14: 22m35s/ Matt: 6.5/

Green Lantern: New Guardians #14: 25m23s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 7.0 Scott: 8.0/

Justice League #14: 31m16s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5 Scott: 8.5 Andy: 9.0/

Nightwing #14: 39m57s/ Matt: 8.0/

Wonder Woman #14: 43m28s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.0 Scott: 7.0/

Fables #123: 48m10s/ Matt: 7.5 Chris: 8.0/

Unwritten #43: 52m07s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 8.5/

Captain America #1: 55m20s/ Matt: 5.0 Chris: 6.0/

Daredevil #20: 59m26s/ Matt: 9.0 Chris: 9.0/

Hawkeye #4: 1h02m17s/ Matt: 8.5/

Indestructible Hulk #1: 1h04m19s/ Matt: 8.5 Chris: 9.0 Scott: 8.5 Andy: 8.5/

Iron Man #2: 1h08m39s/ Chris: 8.0/

Ultimate Comics Spider Man #17: 1h11m05s/ Chris: 7.5 Scott: 7.5/

Wolverine and the X-Men #21: 1h14m42s/ Matt: 7.0 Chris: 7.5/

Uncanny X-Force #34: 1h18m28s/ Matt: 9.5 Chris: 9.0/

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Direct download: Episode_56_remix.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 10:08pm EDT
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