Discussing all things nerdy in the world of film, TV and more. Find us on www.nerdfestpodcast.com or @nerdfestuk.
For Fleurken’s sake, it’s another Nerdfest episode! This time we’re delighted to be reunited with Ian Mayor, who is a... more
This week’s show is a particularly funny one. No, not funny like a clown per se… Yes, it’s time for some... more
It’s Buff or Bluff time! Can we work out the manufactured lies from this week’s lineup of entertainment facts? Our... more
We recorded this episode remotely due to a bout of Covid in the ranks, but still had the best of... more
We’re shaking things up at Nerdfest this week and introducing a new format: Something Old, Something New. Hazel, Jon, Peter,... more
It’s a quiz-tastic episode! Today’s Buff or Bluff covers topics ranging from almost-made Godzilla crossover movies, movie costumes, evil sea... more
We're ALL in a Barbie world this week- as Jon, Peter and Andy are joined by Louise to review both... more
On today’s show we talk about how excited we are for Barbenheimer, and what the repercussions of the actors’ strike... more
We give you our (spoiler free) reactions to 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' We’re split on this one... more
Choo choo! It’s another hugely enjoyable, thought provoking and downright filthy episode of Nerdfest! It’s recommendations time, and today that includes... more
We bring you our first reactions to seeing "Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse" together. Plus, it’s a Buff or Bluff episode,... more
Today’s show is a medley of what we have been enjoying recently, starting with "Guardians of the Galaxy 3". Andy... more
It’s all lies and deceit as we play our monthly round of Buff or Bluff. Among the topics are... more
On today’s show Jon reviews “Renfield” and has the opportunity to see his beloved Nic Cage in the role of... more
It’s another Buff or Bluff episode! Our nerds try to pick out the truth from the lies on topics including... more
It’s reviews and recommendations time! Our top recommendation is to not go down in the woods today as you may... more
It’s buff or bluff time! Can you work out the truth from the nerds’ devious lies? Topics today include method... more
It's reviews and recommendations time! We cover the start of Marvel Phase 5: 'Ant Man and the Wasp: QuantumMania'. Plus,... more
It’s time to lie to our closest friends again, as we play our Buff or Bluff quiz. Can you work... more
Dan discusses the similarities between Spielberg’s mostly autobiographical 'The Fabelmans', and Terry Pratchett biography 'A Life with Footnotes'. Andy conducts... more
Jon, Ian, Andy and Peter riffle through the dusty attic of Ian's brain, attempting to find at least ONE thing... more
It’s the first Nerdfest of 2023, and Jon, Peter, Kerris and Dan have each been making ‘most anticipated’ lists of... more
It’s our end of year show! Today our nerds - Peter, Jon, Hazel, and not one but TWO Ians, are... more
We bring new reviews and recommendations, including the return of Benoit Blanc in 'Glass Onion', the onscreen adaptation of 'Matilda... more
We give our initial, spoiler-free thoughts on the latest offering from the MCU- 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' Plus, in our Buff... more
We review the TV shows and films we’ve been enjoying recently, including Brendan Fraser’s welcome return in ‘The Whale’, Korean... more
We’re live and direct from Newcastle Fright Fest this episode, as Hazel, Jon, Peter and Ian pod in public to... more
In today’s episode we give our first reactions to the newest Star Wars TV show on the block, Andor (that... more
In this recommendations episode we discuss alternate history drama “For All Mankind” as well as off-the-wall dark comedy “The Baby”.... more
Buffs! Bluffs! And…patio advice? Today’s episode takes us into Nintendo’s naughty past, and the nuances (or lack, thereof) of Buck Rogers... more
For this recommendations special we chat about the films and TV shows that captured our attention this week, including early... more
We recorded this episode in the evening for a change, and that inspired us to take a…well, slightly different tone… We... more
We’re back after our summer break, and we start our show by revelling in all the glorious nerdness that was... more
We're all shook up this week, as Andy, Hazel, Dan, Peter and Ian test each other in a round of... more
Never mind the bollocks, here’s another Nerdfest episode! It’s recommendations time, as our own rotten Jon discusses Danny Boyle’s new... more
This time Jon, Andy Peter and Ian Mac try to Bluff each other with "facts" about anthropomorphic appliances, random stories... more
The latest episode of the Nerdfest Podcast comes to you from four far-off parts of the multiverse, each full of... more
A 2-part quiz special awaits your pod feeds today, as our Film Buff or Film Bluff explores topics as eclectic... more
Bonjour et bienvenue dans un podcast très sophistiqué! It's not just Andy who loves films in "foreign"- though he does... more
We enter the Speed Force this week as Dan, Andy, Peter, and a virtual Jon discuss this year’s Oscars, including... more
The wonderful Ian McLaughlin is back with us this week, so of course he has us all doing all sorts... more
It's "Women's History Month", so our nerds discuss some of the wonderful women that have inspired us so much in... more
We travel back to the 90s for this recommendations episode, as Peter reviews the new miniseries “Pam and Tommy”. We... more
Love is on the podcast feed in the latest instalment of Nerdfest, as Dan has prepared a nerdy Valentine’s Day... more
Our nerds excitedly preview the movies we’re looking forward to in 2022. It’s safe to say the one we’re most... more
A slightly belated, but huge milestone Nerdfest episode! Due to circumstances beyond our control, we couldn’t properly celebrate recording 100... more
We feel "Pretty, oh so pretty"… and not just because Ian Mac and Kerris are back with us for an... more
Things get festive at Nerdfest HQ, as Louise returns with tidings of comfort and joy … and the Netflix Christmas... more
Its a bumper recommendations special this episode, as we talk about legacy sequel "Ghostbusters AfterlIfe", Apple's Tom-Hanks-with-a-robot movie "Finch", magical... more
Is anything real? Should we accept this reality? These are the questions on Hazel’s mind as she faces up to... more
We travel back to the 90s for this recommendations episode, as Peter reviews the new miniseries “Pam and Tommy”. We discuss the... more