The podcast is back in a new form! Cal tries a solo show on the back of... a bike? The format is different, the quality is worse, but maybe this can just about work...

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In this episode, Cal and Scott fight back against 50s villains, try to appeal to the youth, Scott actually plays some games, and Cal rants about console generations without taking a breath.

Cal and Scott are live and together for this episode of the podcast.

In this episode we exclusively wrap up three things: Better Call Saul, The Rehearsal, and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.

It's the end of the year, so Cal and Scott recap their Christmas before taking a relaxing look at some of their favourite games from the past twelve months (and a couple from before that).  I hope everyone has had a great Christmas and has an amazing new year. See you in 2019.   Here's the link to the Forza video mentioned in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApdtpS8kRCQ

We return this week with more discussion on the hottest topics. Topics such as:Secret Santa, Christmas Parties, That weird Sonic poster, Smash Brothers, Katy Perry, Epic Games, Naked dreams, and... Soulja Boy?  Come follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nerdandorgeek/   Check out Scott's other podcast: The Alms for Oblivion podcast, a show all about approaching history from an academic perspecitve. https://soundcloud.com/almsforoblivion

Our heroes revisit games from yesteryear that are having their 20th anniversary this year. Join us for a deep dive on Pokemon Let's go, Thief, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time.

Cal and Scott discuss pudding, fan entitlement, weird announcements, and creating their own game. Hire us, Ubisoft.

The NerdAndOrGeek Podcast returns in a new form with hosts Cal and Scott as they discuss Halloween, unions, and horse racing? Thanks to Diagonal people for letting us use their song "O! Heartache!" - go check them out!diagonalpeople.bandcamp.com/

In this episode Cal goes on a stag do, we go in hard on Nathan Fielder's new show, 'The Rehearsal', discuss massive spoilers for Better Call Saul and, of course, talk about the latest stuff we've been playing!

Link to Scott's painting:
https://imgur.com/a/80KxQMA

Regrettably there is no new episode this week due to technical issues. I explain here.

Sorry about that!

This week's episode is the Pilot for an as-yet untitled spin-off podcast.

In this podcast, Cal takes our guest through the creation of their dream game - while also learning a bit about their history with games in the process. Our guest this week? Regular podcast co-host, Scott Hunter!

Come for the creation of something special that you will never get to play, stay for the royalty-free placeholder sound effects! 

This week we share some dating stories, discuss free to play game experiences, and go to the movies!

Things discussed:

Sniper Elite 5
Diablo Immortal
Spy X Family
Love After World Domination
Everything, Everywhere, All At Once
Fulgrim (Horus Heresy Book 5)
Uk Games Expo

Polygon Diablo Article mentioned: https://www.polygon.com/23152323/diablo-immortal-mobile-free-to-play-microtransactions-addictive

This week Cal almost fails to get back in to the country, we discuss lazy character deaths, and how messed up Kirby gets.

This episode is a train wreck! Scott gets obsessed with a witch, Cal can't remember anyone's name. I dunno what happened here. 

Enjoy!

This week Cal and Scott discuss things we purposfully made more difficult for ourselves, movies about a hole, and Cal's obsession with one piece.

This episode recorded via Zoom. It was a mistake. It sounds bad and I'm sorry. 

In this episode we celebrate Iranian new year! Scott runs for his local council! And we talk a whole lot of Kirby!

Cal sits down with Joseph Gribbin, creator of Grapple Dog to discuss the development of the game.

Joseph can be followed on twitter: www.twitter.com/jogribbin

Cal can be followed on twitter: www.twitter.com/caldoughty

Buy Grapple Dog on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1345860/Grapple_Dog/

And on switch: https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Grapple-Dog-2164828.html

In this new year's special we celebrate our favourite things from 2023 and also welcome in a one-time famous special guest...

In this episode, Cal and Scott discuss Marxism, share final thoughts on Horizon Forbidden West, begin Stranger of Paradise and take a dive down the memory lane of mid-2000s British Sketch shows.

This week we cover various strikes! Scott gets upset at drums, Cal cooks a meal, we discuss games & gaming news, and have a very good time!

Ukraine support: https://www.unicef.org/ukraine/en

Stagecoach strike info: https://www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/news/2022/february/stagecoach-bus-drivers-in-gloucestershire-and-wiltshire-to-strike-during-cheltenham-festival-in-low-pay-dispute/

Following the podcast recording, Gizmodo media has agreed a deal with the Gizmodo strikers.

In this week we discuss games, royals, and... stanning Tom Holland?

This week we discuss telephone hold music, the jobs we imagined our parents did, and the pokemon people would least like to have sex with? Well ok! 

This week we get bought out by a big corporation, watch 'Last Night in Soho', and get in deep with word games.

A better ABK go fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/abk-strike-fund

Game of the year is here!
In this special episode, Cal and Scott go through their favourite games from the past year - this time in category form!

Categories discussed:

Biggest Surprise!
Most Played!
Best Soundtrack!
Best Game from a previous year!
Best Picross!
Best Game Scott actually finished!
Best non games thing!
And, of course, best game!

It's the last podcast of the year and we're wrapping things up both literally and figuratively. Join us as we do a deep dive into Halo: Infinite, MMO woes, Idris Elba as knuckles, and supporting unions! 

Merry Christmas to all. 

Support Raven Software strikers: https://www.gofundme.com/f/abk-strike-fund

Support Kellogs strikers: https://www.thestand.org/2021/11/heres-how-you-can-support-kelloggs-strikers/

In this week's episode, Cal and Scott discuss pensions, Cal saves a kitten, we play a lot of games and Scott goes to the Opera.

This week we're discussing more Dune, losing at Warhammer, and the plight of NFTs! 

Dune! That's the word of the day in this podcast, as Scott is joined by Jon to go over their thoughts on the movie (and beyond).

Cal and Scott round out the year with some Christmas cheer! Christmas parties are discussed, pantomimes mocked, and traditions unravelled.

It's back to the late 90s/early 2000s this week as we discuss The Matrix, Tetris, Castlevania, and Eminem!

Playlists:

Tunes to explore to:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NBX3jTv0oROKbZ5OfW6Rs?si=e5c055a7e33b45a5

Tunes to fight to:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lWIYW1SWhLQK9NcQWZIRH?si=4af79ecd744a45a6

This week we go in hard on the Nintendo Direct and some truly cursed news.
But first we try to define what makes a hill and what makes a Mountain.

We're back for another podcast as Scott tells tales of his time away, Cal shares dating advice, and both play some video games!

This week Cal and Scott discuss the most socialist game worlds, microtransaction hells, and a slow news week!

In this episode Cal discusses some Bamboo problems, Scott buys a prop from The Muppets, and we look in to the plagued culture at Blizzard Entertainment.

Content warning for the last story of the podcast where there are discussions of Sexual Assault/Harrassment and suicide.

This week we discuss movies! Theme park rides! Companies being hard to work with! And doing... what? Out of windows?

It's the nerd and or geek podcast right here, right now!

See if your pc can run windows 11: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-tell-if-your-pc-can-run-windows-11/

This week we're joined by Vince Pavey (Limeyotoko everywhere) to discuss E3, new and old games, and whether Spock would shoot a guy in the head!

In this week's podcast Cal goes through Cruella's backstory, Scott censors the podcast, and we question what it takes for a culture shift to happen.

Things discussed:

Halo 5
Biomutant
Temple Run
Movies: Lapsis; Safer at Home; The Djinn
Castlevania Season 4
Ubisoft
Devolver Digital
Switch Pro
IGN's Palestine debacle

Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:

PCRF has been providing humanitarian assistance to injured and sick children  in Gaza for 30 years. Their efforts include sending children abroad to  receive appropriate medical care, providing food and medicine,  sponsoring orphans and disabled youth, and building the only pediatric  cancer center in Gaza.

https://www.pcrf.net/

Anera:

A non-profit organization, Anera works on the ground with partners in Palestine (specifically West Bank  and Gaza), Lebanon, and Jordan, offering resources for both emergency  relief and long-term needs in the areas of health, education, and  economic development.

https://www.anera.org/

United Nations Relief and Works Agency

The UNRWA has provided food assistance for over 1 million Palestinians, and  continue to do so in the territories with heavy destruction. They also  provide emergency mental and physical health protection for those in the  region.

https://www.unrwa.org/gaza-emergency

Medical Aid for Palestinians

MAP provides medical and healthcare to Palestinians in need, specifically  women and children. The assistance includes emergency relief,  psychosocial support, help with disabilities, among other medical needs.

https://www.map.org.uk/

Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Borders has medical teams on the ground in Jerusalem and has been treating Palestinians who have been injured by Israeli police. They are also on the Gaza Strip assisting with medical needs as the conflict in that region escalates.

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

This week Cal and Scott reminisce about old internet flash sites, Scott plays ALL the games, and the perfect sandwich is crafted.

Games discussed:

Nier: Replicant
Titanfall 2
Destiny 2
Grindstone
Taiko Pop Tap
Mini metro+
All Bridges Burning
Brotherhood & Unity
Time of Crisis
Nowhere Prophet
Genesis Noir
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition
Fortnite

Cal sits down to talk to comedian and twitch streamer Sean Morley.
The pair discuss the various high-concept stream series that Sean has done over the course of the pandemic and what's next for him as things ease up again.

Sean can be found on twitch at www.twitch.tv/seanmorl or on twitter at www.twitter.com/seanmorl .

Cal and Scott are back to discuss having a baby, new jobs, RPGs, and Christmas number ones!

Cal and Scott take down a troll, eat food outside, and discuss having your online identity stolen in this week's Nerd And Or Geek Podcast. 

Please be sure to leave us a review, like and follow where you can!

Games/Shows/films discussed this week:

Nier: Replicant
Resident Evil: Revelations
Run (2020)
Mythic Quest: The Raven's Banquet

Cal and Scott try to fake it til they make it with the energy in this podcast.

Scott Ups the ante with his protesting, Cal gets a bike, Pacman fights off 99 others.

Discussed:

Bofuri: I don’t want to get hurt so i’ll max out my defense

Outriders

Pacman 99

Hades

Warhammer Quest: Cursed City

We're joined by artist, graphic designer and writer: Tom Jones (www.twitter.com/vacuoustom) .
Tom talks about what it was like writing for video games publications, and why he got out. Everyone discusses the things they are most looking forward to doing again when lockdown lifts.

Games/shows discussed:

Monster hunter: Rise
It Takes Two
Pizza Boys
Fatum betula
Persona 5 Royal/Dancing in Starlight
Zack Snyder’s Justice League
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Cal sat down with Jain Edwards to discuss doing stand-up as a shy person, being a determined child with no talent, and moving your comedy online in the pandemic.

This was originally planned to be part of another podcast but I enjoyed the conversation with Jain so much I felt it had to be its own thing.

You can find Jain over on: https://twitter.com/jain_edwards
Her twitch channel is: https://www.twitch.tv/jain_edwards 

Jain's show, stakeholders, is on twitch every tuesday at 7:30pm BST!

Happy Iranian new year to you all!

This week Cal and Scott discuss holiday anxiety, we get an update from the picket line, and come to terms with our body's degradation. Fun!

Games/Films/TV Discussed:

Games:
Person 5 Strikers
Loop Hero
Valheim
Sea of thieves

Film:
Anything for Jackson
Triggered
Blow the Man Down
Spree
Rock-a-fire explosion

TV:
Snowpiercer

This week we are joined by Pete and Lloyd from Foxdog Studios to discuss toothbrush etiquette, game naming conventions, and how they've turned their live shows in to streamed twitch shows over the past year.

Pete and Lloyd can be found on www.twitch.tv/foxdogstudios as well as www.twitch.tv/escapethenorth

Games discussed:

Bravely Default 2
Rage 2
Enter the Gungeon
Minecraft
Cities Skylines

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This week we are joined by writer for Beano and Doctor Who comics - Vince Pavey!
We talk about what getting in to comics is like, doxxing friends, and how everything links back to Kamen Rider!

You can find Vince in loads of places under username LimeyOtoko.

Games discussed:

Control: Ultimate Edition

Super Mario 3D World 

Bowser's Fury

Yakuza 3

In this episode Cal has a bone to pick with Wandavision, Scott finds comfort in the post-apocalypse, and we hit all the important news from the past week or so! 

Games discussed:
Hitman 3

Cyber Shadow

Destruction Allstars

Hollow Knight

Puoy Puoy Tetris 2

Fallout: New Vegas

Cal and Scott are back to discuss their favourite games of 2020 as well as what they are looking forward to in 2021.

Originally recorded on 2nd of January 2021, and finally being uploaded. Come and join as we kickstart the Nerd And Or Geek reboot!

We're here! 2 years of the Nerd And Or Geek Podcast! We celebrate by looking back at some of our favourite moments, sharing the time we were MOST SCARED, as well as going through the latest video game releases and news!   Also, as of this release, the podcast will be going on Hiatus, likely until the new year! You can still follow us on youtube and instagram, however, to see our latest content. See you next year!