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The Old Nerd and the Genius

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About this Podcast:

An ongoing conversation about technology, culture, movies, streaming, and random thoughts where one of us is the old nerd and one of us is the genius (on a good day).

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34%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The Old Nerd and the Genius about?

An ongoing conversation about technology, culture, movies, streaming, and random thoughts where one of us is the old nerd and one of us is the genius (on a good day).

What has The Old Nerd and the Genius covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Street Fighter (2026): The Movie Is a Mess. Thumbs Up." (17 October 2026, 17 minutes), "Gone with the Wind (1939): Went to the Wrong Theater" (14 October 2026, 21 minutes), and "The Old Nerd and the Alchemist: How Many Nerds Is Too Many Nerds?" (13 October 2026, 5 minutes).

How often does The Old Nerd and the Genius publish?

The Old Nerd and the Genius publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 11 minutes across 83 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Old Nerd and the Genius?

Booking probability for The Old Nerd and the Genius is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Old Nerd and the Genius requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Old Nerd and the Genius's contact route on record: verified email.

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The Old Nerd and the Genius is a society podcast with 83 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Oct 17, 202617 min

    We caught Street Fighter (2026) on opening night, and somehow Frank’s review is basically: “The movie is a mess. Thumbs up.” Frank went in with very low expectations and had a good time. Linder went in knowing...

  • Oct 14, 202621 min

    We finally caught Gone with the Wind (1939) on the big screen and came away with the same verdict: 10 out of 10. Frank made it through nearly four hours without triggering the Frank Nap Metric, Mrs. Genius brought along...

  • Oct 7, 20268 min

    We went to see Digger … and somehow the previews were the part that got us excited. In this bonus episode, we talk about three trailers that actually did their jobs: Wild Horses Nine , I Am Rocky , and Johnny Depp’s Day...

  • Oct 7, 202623 min

    Tom Cruise has made a lot of movies we’ve enjoyed. Digger (2026) is not one of them. We went in suspicious after months of a five-minute trailer built around clips from 36 Tom Cruise movies, reminding us just how many...

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  • Sep 23, 202615 min

    The Genius grew up with Transformers. The Old Nerd learned everything he knows about Transformers from Megan Fox. After Optimus Prime dies, Frank tries to take a nap, and a bewildering 1986 toy commercial masquerading...

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Dragon Con: The Epilogue

    Sep 23, 202612 min

    Dragon Con was over, but apparently it wasn’t finished with us. Two weeks later, we’re comparing COVID notes, trying to figure out how the guy sharing a room and a four-hour car ride somehow escaped it, and debating...

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Coyote .vs ACME: Exactly What We Wanted!

    Sep 9, 202612 min

    We went into Coyote vs. Acme hoping it wouldn’t ruin the Looney Tunes we grew up with—and came out wondering if it was one of the most purely enjoyable movies we’ve seen. From Wile E. Coyote’s ACME contraptions to Daffy...

  • Sep 9, 202619 min

    For our 40th podcast, we’re wrapping up Dragon Con’s 40th anniversary after one exhausting, hilarious, unexpectedly meaningful weekend in Atlanta. We talk about the people who made the experience special, the...

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Dragon Con: We Found Our People

    Sep 6, 202615 min

    I mean, it is Nerd Mecca. Day three at Dragon Con and we’ve figured out the real secret of the convention: it’s the people. We reconnect with our new Dragon Con best friends, stumble into some fantastic Chinese food...

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Making It Rain At DragonCon 2026

    Sep 4, 202619 min

    Old Nerd and the Genius hit Dragon Con 2026 for first podcast recorded on location. We talk brutal badge lines, hidden Dragon Con survival tricks, cosplay, vendor halls, mobility scooters, and the strange new art of...

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Found Us at Dragon Con? Start Here

    Sep 1, 20263 min

    If you found The Old Nerd and the Genius through a ribbon, sticker, T-shirt, or random encounter at Dragon Con 2026 — welcome. Drop us a comment and tell us how you found us, who you met, and what cosplay you were...

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Our Measure of Success | Senior Moment

    Aug 27, 20260 min

    Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) gave us inspiration. We now understand our measure of podcasting success. Special thanks to our cigar assistants: Sean and Jesse ️Please join our nonsense. oldnerdgenius on all the things

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Dinosaur Porn | Senior Moment

    Aug 20, 20261 min

    The End of Oak Street (2026) may only be the beginning of dinosaur porn. We still haven't worked up the courage to Google it! ️ Please join our nonsense. oldnerdgenius on all the things.

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    The End of Oak Street (2026)

    Aug 19, 202621 min

    We went into The End of Oak Street (2026) expecting dinosaurs, time-travel chaos, and maybe a little suburban survival. Somehow we also wind up reviewing what may be the finest example of tasteful dinosaur porn ever...

  • Aug 18, 20267 min

    It's not all Doom and gloom. The trailer doesn't blow us away but it's clear this movie is a must see. ️Please join our nonsense. oldnerdgenius on all the things.

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    Needs More Evil Midget | Senior Moment

    Aug 15, 20260 min

    Sean doesn't think we can say that on the podcast. One thing we all agreed on: Lone Wolf McQuade (1983) needed more evil midget. " I loved the evil midget" - Genius ️Please join our nonsense. oldnerdgenius on all the...

  • The Old Nerd and the Genius

    What Are You, a Commie? | Senior Moment

    Aug 14, 20260 min

    Comrade Genius gave Superman (2025) a ZERO. The Old Nerd, however, stands for Truth, Justice, and the American Way! ️Please join our nonsense. oldnerdgenius on all the things.

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