The Lesser Nerds Podcast » 3D TV

Not The Christmas Episode

Art Carlson — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:00:22 +0000

Ah, the holiday season approacheth. So the nerds thought we’d throw a party for all the people who put the pep in the podcast. Art pulled a few strings and got us in to New York’s legendary Russian Tea Room where we once again get put by the bathroom! Crashboy sees a silver lining though, as our location allowed us to chat with lots of people as they answered nature’s call.

We all celebrate this time of year differently. Some open one present on Christmas eve, some have Chinese food, and some have a statue of a Spanish peasant taking a dump. After all, celebrations around the world can get kind of wacky. Heck, even Ron Jeremy is busy this holiday season, making a short film mostly just because the title was kinda funny. And in celebration of the opening of “Tron: Legacy”, we take an oh so brief look at some of the original “Tron”‘s biggest mistakes, including a bit of a whopper.

Then it’s interview time at the Russian Tea Room. The nerds look high and low for someone to give us the goods on the hottest nerd gifts this season… thus tech guru Carmi Levy drops by to tell us why that 3D TV might be a really expensive clothes rack in a few years.

Of course, in a few years we might not even be around. It turns out the U.S. government has some new guidelines for what to do in case of a nuclear explosion. The problem? Figuring out a way to tell everyone without making the entire country freak out.

All that plus, Larry Flynt’s give of love to Julian Assange, 9 ways to get in touch with Santa, and a few holiday surprises. All on Krampus’ favourite podcast, Lesser Nerds.

The Spacial Network

Art Carlson — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:00:08 +0000

The final frontier seems to be calling the nerds this week. A lot of our topics deal with space. Before we get there though, it’s time to check the box office to see how The Social Network did. And the the results are…. well, a bit confusing. Seems a number one opening weekend is still not what the filmmakers had hoped for. We also revisit Shit My Dad Says to see Crashboy’s laugh quotient dangerously dipping and Art still calling for the head of Shat. The nerds then delve into a complex and moving discussion on the philosophical, ethical and socioeconomic implications of getting Jessica Alba actually naked. (unlike her latest movie where she faked it.) And if you expected us to talk about George Lucas’s announcement this week that he will be converting all the Star Wars films to 3D for upcoming theatrical release…. you’re right, we do. (but we kinda leave out fan boy caps at home, fret not)

Crashboy takes us through a study of 11 sci fi predictions that actually came true, in which our true nerd bona fides come into serious question when we have to look up Hugo Gernsback on Wikipedia. We reclaim them somewhat however when we look at the new earth-like planet that was discovered last week, and suggest reasons why Gliese 581g might not be the best spot to build a summer home.

All that plus, the fans flood the Facebook page this week, the army actually DOES have an Iron Man suit, and why you may not want to be making fun of your British friends’ teeth. All on America’s most trusted podcast, Lesser Nerds.

The $40M Aisle Seat

Art Carlson — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:01 +0000

It’s time for…. “NERRRRDS IIINNNN SPAAACEEE!” At least it will be soon, since NASA is moving forward with plans to privatize the industry, and starting a new kind of space race. The nerds wonder what kind of seat you’re going to get for your 40 million dollars. Maybe the space industry could take a page from the car industry who this week announced they will soon be making your car stall ….. on purpose. If you can handle the psych out of listening to your car turn off at a red light, you might very well turn out to be the smart one.

Best Buy executive Brian Dunn didn’t seem so smart this week…. He said iPads were stealing over 50% of the laptop market. Then he said they weren’t. Then he said he misspoke. (It’s kinda complicated.) Have you heard of this “Face Book”? It’s all the rage with the kids apparently, and there seems to be a movie about it coming out next week. But there WON’T be a Facebook phone it appears, a development that brings no tears to the cheeks of the nerds. Crashboy shines a light on the fact that HIV has been around for thousands of years, and Art takes the editors of the New York Times to task for an egregious headline error. Just imagine how he’ll be when he gets older and doesn’t give a damn what he says anymore!

All this plus… Borat as Freddie Mercury, listener feedback, some helpful tips on what to do when a part of your body falls off, and just who is that wearing the Lesser Nerds shirt?! All on the official podcast of the autumnal equinox, Lesser Nerds.

LOL@TIFF (In 3D)

Art Carlson — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 04:00:56 +0000

It’s showtime baby! The nerds’ vagabond shoes have been longing to stray, so we decided to come north of the border to beautiful T.O. for the Toronto International Film Festival. And that means we have movies on the mind! We start with a multi dimensional look at 3D (Get it? See what we did there? The multi dim… never mind) For example, we ask the now age old question, is 3D dying? We also look at a Toronto based firm that claims to have developed a new method of making 3D with only one camera! And finally we go over at a survey that says YOU may not even want 3D in your home in the first place!

As part of the big show this week, Art’s Uncle Leo joins us in the T dot (that’s what the locals call it) and actually manages to score a few red carpet interviews. Our intern Steve also decides to get out of his van and catch a few of the films here. He has a reviewing style all his own.

Perhaps one of the films from this year’s festival might one day wind up on the list of the most disturbing kid’s movies ever. Or better yet, might be released as a completely unnecessary director’s cut. Lord knows there WILL be listing.

All that plus, last week’s poll results, The Big Lebowski enters the Matrix, and just how much does it actually cost to run iTunes. All on Joaquin Phoenix’s favorite podcast, Lesser Nerds.

Tempest In A C Cup

Art Carlson — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 06:58:30 +0000

So… what’s the over/under on how many times we say “iPad” this week? Think carefully, because you may be surprised. And that’s no April Fool’s joke. Apple’s shiny new toy does however get a bit of attention from the nerds who reference electronic freedom fighter Cory Doctorow and the reasons he won’t be buying one. We also get a hands on report from Crashboy’s brother who takes time out from caressing his new toy to call in to the studio with his take.Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

And if iPads aren’t up your alley, maybe you’d like to know what former employees of super secretive Area 51 are saying, now that their 50 years of secrecy are up. Or perhaps you’d like to know the latest disturbing trend in suicide bombing? Hint — if Pamela Anderson is sitting beside you on a plane… be very afraid.

Art was right — it turns out the 3D revolution might just be driven by porn after all. We look at that, as well as the teenager who got a very public and jaw-dropping revenge on his sister for ratting-out his secret stash of beer.

Plus, Lesser Nerds updates on vajazzling, California’s pot law, and the winners of our Kill Shakespeare contest. All on this week’s jam packed St. Leocadia edition of Lesser Nerds.Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.