Media Nerds

When will movie theatres open again and what will that look like? Will TikTok be banned from the U.S.? Why the hell would HBO bring back Perry Mason? All these questions and more are answered in this week's episode.  Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Dan and Kenton return from an extended break to discuss what movies and TV shows they've been watching to keep themselves entertained during quarantine. And yes - there are a few stinkers in there as well. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

The Nerds discuss various Nerd News topics including the "at home" SNL episode and the new Dune movie images. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Dan tries to keep the complaining about COVID-19 to a minimum in this episode, but some still slips though. The Nerds then discuss how they've been teaching their classes online during the pandemic. Plus, Dan discovers a classic Winnipeg film during his effort to watch a movie for every year of his life. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Week four of COVID quarantine finds the Nerds talking about the first season of Star Trek: Picard, and how it compares to The Mandalorian, the first Star Wars live-action TV show. Plus, they're playing lots of video games. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Kenton & Dan record this week's episode from a comfortable "social distance," i.e. their own homes as they discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the media at large.  NBCUniversal releases this week's theatrical films on demand: https://cnn.it/2UgtnAs Colin Lougheed's TP tips (released 6 days before Conan O'Brien made the same joke): https://youtu.be/Tq2F43SE67g Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Dan & Kenton break down the latest changes to Tim Hortons annual marketing extravaganza, and take a look at restaurant app/contest marketing in general.  Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

It's a busy week for live television events. Last Sunday was the Super Bowl, and so Dan & Kenton run down their favourite Big Game ads on the podcast. And oh yeah, there was a football game in there as well. Then, this upcoming Sunday is the 92nd annual Academy Awards, so the Nerds make their tentative Oscar picks (check @kentonlarsen and @danvadeboncoeur on Sunday for their final picks) and complain again about the unavailability of the nominated films on demand. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Dan asks Kenton about his preferred podcasts, and about how he decides which ones to listen to. As well, the Nerds mourn the loss of a Python. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

The Nerds kick off awards season with a discussion about the Golden Globes. Plus, another beloved Lucasfilm franchise returns in the Nerd News. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Another media-filled year has come and gone, and the Nerds run down their favourite movies, TV shows, podcasts, books and music from 2019. They also touch on some of their least favourite. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

'Tis the season to be shopping, and the Nerds reminisce about their favourite holiday TV advertisements that tried to sell all the hot toys and gifts of the year.  Links to all of the relevant videos: Black Widow trailer: https://youtu.be/inPefFXGwPQ E.T. for Xfinity: https://youtu.be/Pdgk3ERKdug Hershey's Kisses for Christmas: https://youtu.be/4HtSLF4vlrk Give like Santa, Save like Scrooge: https://youtu.be/djEiA-B3ApE 1982 Christmas commericals: https://youtu.be/vG_rjt2iZrY Ronald McDonald, figure skater: https://youtu.be/5Xi-kKMBNe0 Ho Ho Hold the Payments: https://youtu.be/wqVQ8Bz3QT4 Coca-Cola at Rockefeller Center: https://youtu.be/pBI9KFlDFwU Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Another year means another round of layoffs across Canadian media outlets. Does this mean the death of local journalism?  Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

The Nerds check in with the current slate of HBO shows: Watchmen, Silicon Valley, Catherine the Great and His Dark Materials. They answer the question, "how well is HBO doing in a post-GoT world?" Also: "is the Tim Hortons Hot Dog Sandwich worth the price of admission?" Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

It's a movie-centred discussion on the podcast this week: Dr. Doolittle has his license revoked, El Camino was... just okay, Bob Odenkirk stops traffic in Winnipeg, and Kenton soldiers on through his Amazon Prime binge.  Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Dan & Kenton are slumming it this week, talking about the lowly U.S. TV Networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX & CW) and their new Fall 2019 offerings.  They also observe O.J. Verdict Day, discuss Devon Sawa, and marvel at the new Microsoft gadgets. (Not really the last one, but alliteration is fun!) Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Dan and Kenton review some examples of current election campaign advertising for the Manitoba Provincial Election.  Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Kenton is looking to pare down his cable subscription, so Dan helps him take a look at which channel packages are worth keeping, and what's not.  Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

Chris Schiffmann joins Dan and Kenton for some delicious beer & wings at Brazen Hall Kitchen and Brewery. The trio discuss all the news and trailers dropped at this year's San Diego Comic Con.  Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support

The Nerds reunite for a mid-summer check in on what media they've been consuming over the last few weeks. Join the Media Nerds Facebook community: bit.ly/2E1BFGC  Or Tweet at us: twitter.com/nerds_podcast twitter.com/kentonlarsen  twitter.com/danvadeboncoeur --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/medianerds/support