Synopsis
I am Chris Hardwick. This podcast used to be called Nerdist. Now it is not. It is still basically just me talking about stuff and things with my two nerdy friends Jonah Ray and Matt Mira when theyre available, and usually someone more famous and smarter than all of us. Swearing is still fun, so we still do that occasionally. I hope you like this new iteration which is the same as before, but if a name hangs you up unhealthily Im sure you will not hesitate to unfurl your rage not only in the reviews section but also now on all the various social media platforms that have popped up since we started in 2010, effectively murdering blogs.
Episodes
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Sarah Silverman
11/01/2011 Duration: 01h17minSarah Silverman took videos of her boyfriend Alec wielding a lightsaber and her dog Duck's bleeding anus (both posted at nerdist.com, naturally). Chris has a dog named "Scott" whose anus is a-ok, Jonah finds Hawaiian comedy particularly racist and Matt has a herniated disc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Marc Maron
05/01/2011 Duration: 01h21minPodcast worlds collide like tectonic plates in a fiery cataclysm as the boys of Nerdist join forces with the boy of WTF! It's the bad-assiest way to kick off Tweleven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Comedians You Should Know!
28/12/2010 Duration: 01h50minStand-up comedy special with Chris Fairbanks, Jackie Kashian, Jonah Ray, Kumail Nanjiani, Paul Cibis, Kyle Kinane & Matt Braunger. Hosted by Chris Hardwick. Recorded at Meltdown Comics in LA on December 15, 2010 in front of a live nerd audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sklar Brothers
21/12/2010 Duration: 01h23minThe Sklar Brothers are the only twin comedy team I can think of outside of Cheng & Eng or the Sagal sisters. They hosted "Cheap Seats," wrote/produced/starred in "Back on Topps" (a phenomenal web series) and are currently making podcasts under the "Sklarbro Country" name. Nice guys who are hilarious. WHAT MORE DO YOU VULTURES WANT???!! Oh. Apologies. There was no need for me to yell at you and I'm sorry. But sometimes you just make me so MAD, Baby...What? Ok. FINE. Go to your mother's. Like she needs more ammo against me. REAL mature, Karen! I CAN SLAM DOORS TOO, YA KNOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Billy West.mp3
14/12/2010 Duration: 01h19minIn addition to invading your brain with iconic characters such as Stimpy (and later Ren), Fry, & Doug, Billy West also did funny make-em-ups on the Howard Stern show in the early 90s. IF THAT TWEREN'T ENOUGH he's also a world class musician. In this chat, he piled so much fascinating insight into the psyche of the comedian onto the show that our brain-roofs caved in under the pressure of awesomeness. I am convinced that the recent Metrodome incident happened SOLELY for the purpose of providing an appropriate metaphor to relate it. Plus, he's nice, which is always my favorite thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mayhem Miller
07/12/2010 Duration: 01h03minMayhem Miller is an MMA wizard who is powerful yet benevolent. His hands are lethal wands that can cast punching and/or hugging spells: YOUR CHOICE! He also hosts the MTV show "Bully Beatdown," which is just as satisfying as the name promises. Most importantly, he's an interesting dude with a good heart and a solid work ethic. We forgot to ask why Tommy Lee has his named tattooed across his stomach. #wokkawokka #hashtaggingoutsidetwitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Adam Carolla Returns!
30/11/2010 Duration: 01h23minAdam Carolla makes his triumphant return to the Nerdist Podcast while dominating the medium with his own show. This time, Adam takes issue with rude male receptionists, radio program directors and "The Love Boat," while promoting his new book In 50 Years We'll All Be Chicks, available here. This episode was brought to you by Hiney Wine and Hickory Lube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matt Smith
22/11/2010 Duration: 55minELEVENTH DOCTOR MATT SMITH!!! Anyone who follows anything I do probably has heard my numerous blabbings about how much I love Doctor Who. After one such blabbing on the tweetstream, I was contacted by Devin Johnson at the BBC who graciously offered to help get Matt on the podcast if at all possible. AND SO IT CAME TO PASS. I would like to smother Devin, Matt Stein and the BBC with an absurd pile of thanks. Matt Smith loves chess, Alan Partridge and cookies. Every charming character trait you see in the Eleventh Doctor is all Matt. It was an extreme pleasure hanging out with him, and we look forward to some sweet Doctor on Dickens action for the Doctor Who Xmas special on December 25th, 9p ET on BBC America. Joining me this episode were fellow Whovians Matt Mira and Janet Varney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kevin Pollak
16/11/2010 Duration: 01h08minKevin Pollak collects Disney Haunted Mansion memorabilia. ALSO he has a dang popular chat show on the Webs, soon to be the TV/Webs what with technology and all. Chris likes the movie "Willow". Jonah Ray was out. Matt Mira's insurance company is having their way with him after a mystery person beat up his car and removed most of the show's recording equipment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Donal Logue
09/11/2010 Duration: 01h18minDonal (long 'o') Logue is currently on one of my favorite TV shows, "Terriers" (a show NOT about dogs) on FX. I want many people to watch this show so the network will make more, because that's how television works. (Somehow, I've still managed to make a campaign for a show I have nothing to do with ALL ABOUT ME and what I want!) You may also recognize Donal from "Grounded For Life," "The Tao of Steve," "Blade," or from 90s era MTV as Jimmy the cab driver. Janet Varney ("Dinner & a Movie" co-host, SF Sketchfest co-producer and Chris Hardwick co-habitator) also sits in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WIRED's Chris Anderson
02/11/2010 Duration: 01h13minWIRED's head nerd Chris Anderson! He also wrote the wonderful books "The Long Tail" and "Free: The Future of a Radical Price". Mr. Anderson--as the Matrix would have to refer to him--is a super-smart, thoughtful human and I always love chatting with him. What topics can you expect from this episode? Trolls! Social politics! The economy of attention! How to write a book! And the ever-raging debate: NERDS v GEEKS. Please to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Brian Posehn
26/10/2010 Duration: 01h13minBrian Posehn's infant son wiped out all of Springfield (schwaaa?). Chris, Jonah & Matt worshipped the glory that is Brian's nerdtastic man room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Greg Fitzsimmons
20/10/2010 Duration: 01h18minGreg Fitzsimmons will punch you in the face if you're a mean jerk. Chris, Matt & Jonah will assault you with passive agressive comments in a similar situation, but then emotionally punch themselves in the face later on at home, WAY harder than they would ever hit someone else cuz that's how nerds roll (the 20-sided die). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mike Birbiglia
12/10/2010 Duration: 01h14minMike Birbiglia discusses comedy writing, perfectionism, hypochondria & Entourage (the tv show, not the Microsoft/Mac OS email client). Chris & Jonah did this episode in a Matt Mira-free environment, as poor Matt couldn't get out of the job that actually pays him money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rainn Wilson
05/10/2010 Duration: 01h21minRainn Wilson enjoys cookies, spirituality, and the band Pavement. Chris enjoys the Cookie Monster, spirit photography and the smell of new pavement. Jonah enjoys cookie mints and spirit-paving. Matt paved over a bunch of cookies, and now their spirits will eternally haunt him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Paul Scheer
28/09/2010 Duration: 01h18minPaul Scheer is 33% of Human Giant and has a painting of Steve Martin from "The Jerk" that I want to steal. Matt and Jonah would totally help me. (if they want to stay on this 'show', that is) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Live @ Bumbershoot 2010!
21/09/2010 Duration: 01h08minSpecial live show! We packed our ironic tshirts and trekked up to Seattle for the insanely fun Bumbershoot Festival! Matt, Jonah & I set up shop in the Charlotte Martin Theatre (within pooping distance of the Space Needle) and were joined by wonderlady comedy duo Garfunkel & Oates, the fantastic David O'Doherty (who is hilarious and Irish), a surprise guest, and about 500 lovable nerd voyeurs who just came to watch. PS - our surprise guest was Doug Benson. I realize that that spoils the surprise. I'm just not sure anyone reads these little descriptions anyway. I could write something like "whale-fisting clown farts," and no one would notice it here. See? You didn't bother reading that. Carry on, then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Donald Glover
13/09/2010 Duration: 01h04minDonald Glover is on "Community" but has so many talents that someday we'll all just be tiny moons orbiting his mega-stardom. Chris fails with his #Hardwick4Hulk campaign and Jonah & Matt write a "Back to the Future" musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jonathan Coulton
07/09/2010 Duration: 01h13minJonathan Coulton is an hilarious musical nerd icon. If you don't know who he is I am surprised, but this is a good place to meet him. We chat about touring, the crafting of nerdy songs, and leaving safe but boring jobs to pursue unsafe but unboring jobs. PLUS JoCo plays a few songs, one of which is BRAND FRIGGIN NEW. Listen! Now! Really! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bill Maher
31/08/2010 Duration: 52minBill Maher and I sat down (standing podcasting is weird) and had a terrific chat about comedy, finding your voice and Johnny Carson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices