The Department of Nerdly Affairs
The Department of Nerdly Affairs is a bi-weekly talk podcast dedicated to exploring different aspects of nerdly arts and culture. Together bringing over 80 years of experience to the table, the hosts, Rob and Don, try to take a seasoned, knowledgeable, and real-world approach to looking at the creation of nerd culture and the forces shaping it. The podcast covers topics ranging from from film and comics to writing and history, and pretty much everything in between. If it's a hobby shared by few or by many, you can expect to hear it talked about by the Department of Nerdly Affairs. New episodes every second Friday!
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- Update frequency
- every 19 days
- Average duration
- 92 minutes
- Episodes
- 141
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2024
DNA Podcast 121 – Novel Horizons with Jonathan Solis
In this episode, Don and Rob sit down with Jonathan Solis, author and publisher of original English light novels at Novel Horizons. The three discuss Jonathan’s philosophy about publishing light nove…
Wed 14 Apr 2021
DNA Podcast 120 – 2000AD Magazine with Eamonn Clarke
In this episode Don and Rob sit down with Eamonn Clarke of the Mega City Book Club podcast to talk about the legendary UK Comic magazine 2000AD. The trio discuss the origins of 2000AD, how Judge Dred…
Fri 12 Mar 2021
DNA Podcast 119: Moonquill Publishing with Jimmy Shi
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with Jimmy Shi, co-founder of Moonquill Publishing to talk about his company and his experiences as a independent book publisher specializing in light novels. Th…
Fri 12 Feb 2021
DNA Podcast 118 – UK Comics with Richard Sheaf
In this episode, Don and Rob sit down with UK Comics blogger Richard Sheaf to explore the fascinating world of UK Comic books. The three discuss how being weekly (as opposed to monthly) took UK comic…
Sat 09 Jan 2021
DNA Podcast 117 – War in Popular Culture
In this episode, Rob and Don explore how war is presented in popular culture – from books, to music, movies, and games. Working from the difference between Protest stories and Propaganda stories, the…
Sat 14 Nov 2020
DNA Podcast 116 – Leadership in Popular Culture
In this episode, Rob and Don discuss the disconnect in popular culture between how leaders act in film and television and how they really act in real life. Along the way, they touch the third rail of…
Sun 11 Oct 2020
DNA Podcast 115 – Spies in Popular Culture
In this episode, Rob and Don go on a mission with guest Jack Ward to reveal the truth about spies in popular culture. The trio explore the 60’s Spy Craze, talking about what led up to it, how it play…
Fri 04 Sep 2020
DNA Podcast 114 – Board Games with Stephen Fraser
In this episode, Rob and Don roll the dice with Stephen Fraser, a high school teacher and board game collector. The three of them discuss Stephen’s collection, the evolution of board gaming, and even…
Sat 08 Aug 2020
DNA Podcast 113 – Dark Corners Interview
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with Graham Trelfer and Robin Bailes, the hosts of the Dark Corners Reviews YouTube channel to talk about their show. Together the group discuss the ups and down…
Fri 10 Jul 2020
DNA Podcast 112 – Science in Popular Culture
In this episode, Rob and Don explore the ways that science is presented in popular culture, for better and worse. Along the way they discuss what science is, how our views of it have shaped society (…
Mon 22 Jun 2020
DNA Podcast 111 – The Secret Origin of Generation X
In this episode, Don and Rob are joined by Jack Ward to discuss the cultural foundations of the children born between 1965 and 1980 – Generation X! Like the mutant superheroes they share a name with,…
Sat 30 May 2020
DNA Podcast 110 – H.P. Lovecraft with Dave Towers
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with their friend Dave Towers to talk about the legendary horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. They talk about Lovecraft’s life, his approach to writing, his legacy, an…
Mon 27 Apr 2020
DNA Podcast 109 – Competition in Popular Culture
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by their friend Jack Ward to discuss the concept of competition as it plays out in our society and media. Some societies see competition as healthy, while othe…
Sat 11 Apr 2020
DNA Podcast 108 – 80s Action Movies with Chad
In this episode, Don and Rob are again joined by their friend Chad for a dangerous mission back in time to the 1980s where tough guys ruled the screen and one-liners flew thick and fast. Along the wa…
Sat 21 Mar 2020
DNA Podcast 107 – Dinosaur Movies
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by their friend Chad to talk about their common childhood passion – dinosaur movies! From The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms to Jurassic Park, the trio explore the …
Fri 06 Mar 2020
DNA Podcast 106 – Lost Genres 2 Sitcom Bugaloo
In this episode, Don and Rob dive into another round of the genres that time forgot as they explore more things that have washed away into the river of time. The pair jump right into the types of TV …
Fri 14 Feb 2020
DNA Podcast 105 – Disaster Films
In this episode, Don and Rob struggle to understand the apocalypse they’ve found themselves in by talking about disaster films and how they reflect human society. They’re joined in the raging chaos b…
Sun 02 Feb 2020
DNA Podcast 104 – Lost Genres
In this episode, Don and Rob cast a look back in time to the 20th century and look at comic book and film genres that were once popular but have faded into the past. Hillbillies, Funny Animals and Gr…
Fri 17 Jan 2020
DNA Podcast 103 – Murder Hobos
In this episode, Don and Rob explore the concept of the “murder hobo” and how this approach to fantasy roleplaying connects with other parts of movies, games, and popular culture. The pair look deep …
Fri 27 Dec 2019
DNA Podcast 102 – Scooby Doo
In honor of the canine sleuth’s 50th anniversary, Don leads Rob and the audience on a thrilling mystery through the history of Scooby Doo. Along the way, they discuss how Scooby’s success has been li…
Sun 08 Dec 2019
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