Explore every episode of the podcast Rise & Shine, Nerds - Nerdy News Brief
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Nerdy News Brief for 8/22/25 | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:02:58 | |
Star Wars’ new trilogy teased, Netflix frustrates anime fans, WWE moves to ESPN, Cena’s retirement match confirmed, and Wolverine claims his true name. | |||
| Nerdy News Brief for 8/18/25 | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:02:49 | |
From a Hollywood farewell to Marvel’s latest crossover, here’s what’s making headlines this week. | |||
| Episode 43 | The Top 25 Movies from the Last 25 Years | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:32:47 | |
Rotten Tomatoes has been celebrating 25 years of fresh picks starting way back with their first movie - Rush Hour. Rotten Tomatoes fans have chosen the best movies of the last 25 years. Did theater goers put some thought into the list or is it just 25 Marvel movies? Plus, SPACE DRUGS and 10 Things Radio Matt hates. | |||
| Episode 42 | Humanoid Robots and Flying Cars are Finally Here | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:31:35 | |
With humanoid robots and flying cars on the way, we are closer than ever to the visions of the future that "i, Robot" and "Back to the Future" promised us. But are we ready to hover-convert our cars and share the sidewalk with errand boy robots? Well, doesn’t look like we have a choice! Plus, a Disney Movie Trivia Battle. | |||
| Episode 41 | Disney Celebrates 100 Years of Animated Movies... Expensively | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:31:10 | |
Disney is Celebrating 100 Years in many ways, but one of the most controversial is a limited edition box set selling for 15 HUNDRED DOLLARS! Is this limited edition legacy box set worth the price or is the house of mouse asking for too much cheddar? Plus, Yelp's Wall of Shame and Deidra's adventures with A.I. | |||
| Episode 40 | Are We Close to an Extinction Reversal? | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:26:16 | |
We are getting closer and closer to developing the ability to resurrect species that have gone extinct. But are we spending so much time wondering if we could that we’re not asking if we should? Or will life find a way? Plus, GroupWatch is dead and A.I. has some movie pitches. | |||
| Episode 39 | Interview with Manny Montanez of Quiet Mountain Apparel | 22 Sep 2023 | 00:30:01 | |
Today on the show, Radio Matt is joined by Manny Montanez of nerdy Christian clothing company Quiet Mountain Apparel. We’re going to talk about his journey from church work to designing his own clothing lines and what it’s like in the apparel industry. Visit Quiet Mountain Apparel: https://www.quietmountainapparel.com | |||
| Episode 38 | NSYNC Reunite for... a Trolls Movie?! | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:24:24 | |
Today on the show, it’s been over 20 years since the iconic boy band NSYNC created new music. NSYNC was one of the bands that started the hype of this style of music, which is still popular today. What could have brought them back together after so long? I’m not sure you wanna know. Plus, more nerdy news and Matt has a conspiracy theory. | |||
| Episode 37 | NASA Promises Not to Hide Aliens | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:35:02 | |
Today on the show, NASA has appointed a Chief in charge of ALIENS. With all the recent alien speculation, is this giving credibility to whistleblowers? Or is this just a way to put NASA in the news again? Plus, more nerdy news and an Avengers trivia battle! | |||
| Episode 36 | UFC & WWE are Hoping for a Total Knockout! | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:32:43 | |
Today on the show, UFC and WWE have officially merged into one company. What does this mean for these two similar, yet completely different, fighting-focused entertainment brands? They’re hoping for a total knockout. Plus, more nerdy news and Deidra is scared of lizards. | |||
| Episode 35 | MGM Grand Held at Ransom | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:21:21 | |
Today on the show, MGM has spent the last several days with all of its casinos being held at ransom by a group of hackers, with MGM refusing to pay. We’ll talk about the term Vishing and how a ten-minute phone call has served this casino house a major loss. Plus, more nerdy news and an A.I. movie trailer! | |||
| Episode 34 | Are G-Rated Movies Dead? | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:37:01 | |
There will be ZERO G-rated movies released in theaters in 2023. Is the family movie dead? Plus, more nerdy news and our Discord Shinies share their favorite G movies. | |||
| Nerdy News Brief for 8/15/25 (Re-Pilot) | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:03:00 | |
Superman soars past $569M, Hayden wants more Anakin, Galaxy Quest lives, and WWE might just buy TNA. Here’s your nerdy week in a nutshell. | |||
| Episode 33 | The Tonight Woes | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:35:27 | |
Jimmy Fallon is the latest likable host that is being accused on fostering a toxic workplace. Is this just part of a rare pattern or is this just how Hollywood works? Plus, more nerdy news and an app recommendation for theater-goers. | |||
| Episode 32 | Mattel Cinematic Universe | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:36:27 | |
With the massive success of the Barbie movie, Mattel has 14 new movies based on their products and IP already announced (and many more in the works). Be ready to have you childhood fed upon... Plus, more nerdy news and a fast food quiz battle. | |||
| Episode 31 | Only Up! is Only Down... Forever | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:28:07 | |
The creator of "Only Up!" pulls the game from Steam forever due to the overwhelming stress of its popularity. Plus, more nerdy news and a toddler game recommendation. | |||
| Episode 30 | Max Testing CNN News Pop-Ups Over Your Shows | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:28:09 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra discuss the terrible direction Max is heading in with forcing more CNN on people who usually watch streaming shows to ESCAPE reality. Plus more nerdy news and catch-up on last week with our hiatus headlines! | |||
| Episode 29 | Price-Gouging Could Hurt Lorcana Launch | 01 Sep 2023 | 00:36:18 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra worry about Lorcana's launch as price-gouging has already been causing a problem. Will it kill the momentum? | |||
| Episode 28 | New Tech Lets Paralyzed Speak through Avatars | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:26:12 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra discuss an awesome advancement in helping paralyzed people talk through avatars, in nearly normal conversation speed. | |||
| Episode 27 | Why Calvin & Hobbes Really Ended | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:41:11 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra share the new interview from Bill Watterson, creator of Calvin & Hobbes, as he describes why he ended the strip and what his next project is. | |||
| Episode 26 | Blue Beetle Brings Back Hope for DC | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:33:00 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra bring you LTN's official nerdy morning news show! Today's top story: Blue Beetle is actually... good? | |||
| Episode 25 | Will France Kill the Internet? | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:34:18 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra bring you your morning nerdy news update, with today's top story focusing on a French Bill that might allow all world governments to censor the internet at their whims. | |||
| Weekly 6 | Star Trek: These Are the Voyages... | 25 Aug 2023 | 01:45:17 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take their deepest dive yet into one of their favorite fandoms - Star Trek! | |||
| Episode 50 | The AI Pin & Future Tech We Want To See (Series Finale) | 13 Nov 2023 | 01:28:41 | |
In the final episode of Rise & Shine, Nerds, Radio Matt & Deidra talk about future tech, beginning with a spotlight on Humane's new AI Pin, which stands a chance at replacing smartphones in the near future. Plus, sci-fi tech we want in real life. | |||
| Episode 24 | New Trek | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:59:22 | |
Wrapping up a week on Star Trek, Radio Matt & Deidra chat about new Trek from Paramount+ over the last few years. Plus, nerdy news and they get some stuff off of their chests. | |||
| Episode 23 | The Movies of Star Trek | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:12:26 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a look at the legacy of Star Trek movies, the good and the odd-numbered, from Kirk to Picard to Kirk again! Plus, nerdy news, and a Star Trek Quiz against a Discord Shiny! | |||
| Episode 22 | Star Trek: The Next Generations | 22 Aug 2023 | 01:24:52 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra dive into the Star Trek shows from the late 80s to early 2000s. Plus, nerdy news and our hosts go head-to-head in a Star Trek Quiz! | |||
| Episode 21 | To Boldly Go: The Original Star Trek | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:44:23 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra boldly go to the original era of Star Trek, taking a look at The Original Series, the Animated Series, the doomed Phase II, and the fan creators who attempted to finish the story. Plus, nerdy news and our Discord Shinies chime in! | |||
| Weekly 5 | The WGA Strike | 18 Aug 2023 | 01:20:09 | |
In this compilation of all the main topics from this past week's morning shows, Radio Matt & Deidra discuss the Writers Strike timeline, everything affected by the shutdowns, what the chances are that the WGA gets all of it's demands met, and what the Biblical perspective of "going on strike" is. | |||
| Episode 20 | Is It a Sin to Strike? | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:58:49 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a step back and look at the idea of "going on strike" from a Biblical perspective. Is it sinful to stand against your employer? Or do certain situations warrant a vocal response? Plus, nerdy news and the hosts get some stuff off of their chests. | |||
| Episode 19 | Is the Writers Strike Doomed to Fail? | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:46:52 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra compare the 2007 WGA Strike compared to today's strike and ask if the cards are stacked too high against them this time. Plus, nerdy news and our Discord Shinies chime in on the WGA Strike too. | |||
| Episode 18 | All the TV Shows & Movies Affected by the WGA Strike | 15 Aug 2023 | 01:07:34 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a look at the list of nearly everything that has been halted, canceled, or delayed because of the WGA Strike. Plus, nerdy news and the Gen Con report with Luke Filipiak. | |||
| Episode 17 | The Writers Strike Timeline | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:40:35 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra kick off Season 2 taking a look at the Writers Strike and go through the Summer timeline to see where it's at right now. Plus, nerdy news... and even MORE nerdy news! | |||
| Weekly 4 | The Year in Nerdiness (1985-1988) | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:45:29 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a trip back in time to nerd out over the movies, TV shows, video games, comics, and more from 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988. | |||
| Episode 49 | The Fun Side of A.I. | 06 Nov 2023 | 01:13:11 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra celebrate a change of pace where A.I. is actually making some really cool stuff, like one last song from The Beatles or a voice chat filter for Doritos crunch noises. Plus, how soon is too soon to start celebrating Christmas? | |||
| Episode 16 | Nerding Out in 1988 | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:56:27 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a trip back to 1988 to discuss all the awesome nerdiness that came out that year! Plus, nerdy news and which movie cost more? | |||
| Episode 15 | Nerding Out in 1987 | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:58:18 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a trip back to 1987 to discuss all the awesome nerdiness that came out that year! Plus, nerdy news and we save a marriage! | |||
| Episode 14 | Nerding Out in 1986 | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:58:18 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a trip back to 1986 to discuss all the awesome nerdiness that came out that year! Plus, nerdy news and Deidra complains about not being about to complain. | |||
| Episode 13 | Nerding Out in 1985 | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:07:17 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a trip back to 1985 and chat about the awesome nerd stuff that came out that year. Plus, nerdy news and a Discord discussion! | |||
| Weekly 3 | Full Interview with LTN's Luke Filipiak | 07 Jul 2023 | 01:34:58 | |
Radio Matt interviews LTN's Luke Filipiak to get to know him better, learn about his faith journey and fandoms, ask about his Twitch routine, catch up on the recent LTN mission to Origins Game Fair, and get updates on the upcoming Nerd Culture Ministry Summit. | |||
| Episode 12 | Interview with Luke Filipiak (Part 4): Luke On Mission | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:52:17 | |
Radio Matt interviews LTN's Luke Filipiak all week long. Today, the discussion is on his role with Love Thy Nerd. He'll recap the recent trip to Origins Game Fair and give us an update on the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit. Radio Matt & Deidra play a game of "Would You Rather" and share some nerdy news. | |||
| Episode 11 | Interview with Luke Filipiak (Part 3): Professional Nerd | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:50:02 | |
Radio Matt interviews LTN's Luke Filipiak all week long. Today, the discussion is on his nerdy passions and Twitch streaming. Plus, Radio Matt & Deidra help a frustrated married couple and share nerdy news. | |||
| Episode 10 | Interview with Luke Filipiak (Part 2): The Faith of Frost | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:48:38 | |
Radio Matt interviews LTN's Luke Filipiak all week long. Today, the discussion is on Luke's faith journey. Plus, Radio Matt & Deidra talk about cats and nerdy news. | |||
| Episode 9 | Interview with Luke Filipiak (Part 1): Who is Luke? | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:38:13 | |
Radio Matt interviews LTN's Luke Filipiak all week long. Today, the discussion is on getting to know Luke more personally: History, Marriage, Fandoms, etc. Plus, Radio Matt & Deidra share weird and nerdy news. | |||
| Weekly 2 | A.I. is Awesome (and Terrifying) | 30 Jun 2023 | 01:14:36 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a comprehensive look at the ever quickening pace of AI growth and usage by the public - including Christian circles. What is coming next, how far is too far, and meet AI Jesus! (This is the collection of the four main topic segments from this week's morning shows.) | |||
| Episode 48 | Elon Musk's Twitter One Year Later | 30 Oct 2023 | 01:26:31 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a look at Twitter, one year after Elon Musk took over, what changes have been made, what mistakes have occurred, and what is still on the horizon. Plus, for Halloween, we’re talking about the things that scare us! | |||
| Episode 8 | Artificial SUPERintelligence | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:54:50 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra wrap up their week of focus on AI by discussing the possibility of human-level artificial reasoning (on the way) and possible "God-like" AI (theoretical... so far...). Plus, Deidra goes head-to-head with a Discord "Shiner" and is no news good news? | |||
| Episode 7 | Meet AI Jesus | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:42:30 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra take a look at the way AI is being used in Christian circles, including an AI church service and a 24/7 Twitch stream. Plus, am I the jerk? And, Generic Brand... doctors?? | |||
| Episode 6 | We Talkin' WALL-E or Terminator? | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:46:10 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra continue discuss where the rapid growth of AI could lead, and how both of the most likely possibilities are probably bad. Plus, Super Mario Bros Wonder & Deidra's random thoughts. | |||
| Episode 5 | The AI Arms Race | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:35:54 | |
Radio Matt & Deidra kick off a week long look at AI by discussing why were starting to get concerned and just how fast AI is progressing now. Plus, Mommy milk & AI is choosing our movies now! | |||