The Salty Nerd Podcast

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Aug. 8, 2022

August Bites Week: Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)

What do you get when you try to cross classic horror movies with screwball comedy with a cast of all-stars from the 1980s? If you said Transylvania 6-5000, you'd be right! This is a movie about two tabloid journalists who …

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Aug. 5, 2022

Mel Gibson Week - Braveheart (1995)

Hey Nerds! In this episode we put on facepaint and scream for FREEDOM as they geek out over Mel Gibson and his Oscar-winning movie about the Scottish folk-hero William Wallace. Yes, this is our Braveheart movie review podca...

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Aug. 3, 2022

Mel Gibson Week - Apocalypto (2006)

Apocalypto movie review from the Salty Nerds has them becoming history buffs in order to understand this "foreign film" by Mel Gibson. Apocalypto is the story of Jaguar Paw and his quest to save his family after a brutal Maya...

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Aug. 2, 2022

Salty Nerd Reviews: Farscape - Premiere (S1E1)

Prepare yourself for some space muppet action as the Salty Nerds start reviewing FARSCAPE, the classic sci-fi series from New Zealand that introduced the world to Ben Browder and Claudia Black! Working with Jim Henson Studio...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Mel Gibson Week - Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

Hacksaw Ridge movie review from the Salty Nerds has them marveling at Andrew Garfield and his touching performance as a World War II medic who refuses to carry a gun while saving everyone he can on the battlefield. Inspired b...

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July 31, 2022

Kill Bill Week: Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)

Kill Bill Vol. 2 Review from the Salty Nerds has them taking a look at the second part of Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece that crosses kung fu and cowboy westerns in a hodge-podge of awesomeness. When we last left Uma Thurman...

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July 29, 2022

Kill Bill Week: Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004)

Kill Bill Vol. 2 Review from the Salty Nerds has them taking a look at the second part of Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece that crosses kung fu and cowboy westerns in a hodge-podge of awesomeness. When we last left Uma Thurman, …

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July 27, 2022

Kill Bill Week: Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)

Kill Bill Vol. 1 review from the Salty Nerds has them talking about what could be considered filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's masterpiece. Centered around a character created by Quentin Tarantino and Uma Thurman, Kill Bill is a tale of rip-roaring...

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July 26, 2022

Salty Nerd Reviews: Star Trek - Space Seed (S1E24)

Star Trek Space Seed review from the Salty Nerds has them geeking out over the introduction of one of Star Trek's most iconic villains - KHAN! The former dictator who ruled over 1/3rd of the Earth is found in a …

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July 25, 2022

The Salty Nerds Read Mean YouTube Comments

The Salty Nerds love their fans, and always read the comments people leave on their YouTube channel. But sometimes comments are so wonderfully awful, they must be shared. Come join the Nerds as they read comments off their YouTube channel! …

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July 22, 2022

Movies About Porn Week: Zack & Miri Make A Porno (2008)

Zack and Miri Make A Porno movie review from the Salty Nerds has them loving writer/director Kevin Smith's take on two childhood friends making a porn film to capitalize on their viral internet fame in order to make enough money …

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July 20, 2022

Movies About Porn Week: The Girl Next Door (2004)

The Girl Next Door has the Salty Nerds debating over whether this is a brilliant coming of age movie, or a forgettable re-hash of Risky Business. Starring the gorgeous Elisha Cuthbert and featuring early performances from Emile Hirsch, Timothy...

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July 19, 2022

Salty Nerd Reviews: Star Trek - Arena (S1E18)

The Salty nerds take a look at Arena - the episode of Star Trek The Original Series where Kirk fights a very fashion-forward Gorn, all for the amusement of a psychotic race of superior beings called the Metrons. This episode …

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July 18, 2022

Movies About Porn Week: Orgazmo (1997)

Orgazmo has the Salty Nerds smacking their butts and calling for Stunt C**ks as they take on Trey Parker's tale of a Mormon who becomes a superhero within the porn industry. From the creators of South Park, Orgazmo is an …

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July 15, 2022

Good Directors Bad Movies Week - Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The C…

How does one review a movie that doesn't exist? The Salty Nerds jump into the multiverse to find the non-existent Indiana Jones 4 movie in order to review it. Turns out, it wasn't worth the effort. Part of the "Good …

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July 13, 2022

Good Directors Bad Movies Week - King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword

Oy! Get yer cockney accents ready for medieval times as the Salty Nerds talk about the "Lord of the Rings meets SNATCH" crossover from Guy Ritchie and his East-Londinium take on the King Arthur legend. If you like this content …

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July 12, 2022

Salty Nerd Reviews: Star Trek - Balance Of Terror (S1E14)

The Salty Nerds take a look at Star Trek TOS - Balance of Terror! This is the episode of the Original Series where the Romulans are introduced into the Star Trek universe and Captain Kirk matches wits with the Romulan …

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July 11, 2022

Good Directors Bad Movies Week - Planet of the Apes (2001)

The Salty Nerds talk about Tim Burton's "reimagining" of The Planet of the Apes, and not even Mark Wahlberg can save this film from being a complete snoozefest. Say HI to your mother for us. If you like this content …

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July 8, 2022

SNP Weekly 132: One Hit Wonders - Heathers, The Blair Witch Project, …

The Salty Nerds tackle One Hit Wonder movies, films that hit it big and then the filmmakers went on to do nothing else of note. In this episode, the Nerds talk about Heathers, The Blair Witch Project, and Tommy Wiseau's …

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July 4, 2022

Salty Nerd Reviews: Star Trek - The Man Trap (S1E1)

The Salty Nerds take on SALT VAMPIRES in the very first episode of Star Trek The Original Series. If you'd like to get the full retrospective review, as well as access to a ton of exclusive, commercial free content, be …

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July 1, 2022

Salty Nerd Reviews: Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 Post-Mortem

The Salty Nerds (minus Jude) give their overall thoughts about the full first season of the Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi and lament that it's impossible to get "good" Star Wars nowadays. If you like this content and want more …

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June 29, 2022

Salty Nerd Interviews: Len Kabisinski On His Film "Pact Of Vengeance"

Kadish and Conspiracy Tom sit down with independent filmmaker Len Kabisinski to talk about his movie Pact of Vengeance, a throwback to 80s action flicks, as well as advice for microbudget and independent filmmaking. Be sure to support Len at …

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June 27, 2022

Salty Nerd Reviews: Orphan Black - Parts Developed In An Unusual Mann…

In this episode, Sarah makes some unusual alliances to save Paul, and Helena cuts something weird off someone. If you'd like to hear the FULL retrospective review of this Orphan Black episode, as well as get access to a ton …

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June 24, 2022

SNP Weekly 131 - Mark Wahlberg Movies - Max Payne, Pain & Gain, The H…

Mark Wahlberg makes every movie better! Except these movies. Be sure to say HI to your mother for me as we dive into three WICKED BAD WAHLBERG movies! If you like this content and want more of it, be sure …

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