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 040 – Mister Kitty’s Stupid Comics
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by Shain and Dave from Misterkitty.org to talk about their ongoing Stupid Comics project where they showcase some of the most awful and unique pieces of comic …
Fri 21 Apr 2017
DNA Podcast 039 – Bad Movies We Love
In this episode, Don and Rob are joined by their friend Chad to talk about the movies that they know are awful, but can’t help but have soft spots in their hearts for. This journey takes the trio fro…
Fri 07 Apr 2017
DNA Podcast 038 – Interview with Spiritual Medium Mary Bezaire
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with psychic medium Mary Bezaire to discuss what it’s like to see spirits and be a channel into the unknown. The three discuss a wide variety of topics, from the…
Mon 27 Mar 2017
DNA Podcast 037 – Death and the Nerdly Arts
Rob, Don and Jack Ward explore the place of death in the nerdly arts. From superheroes who never die, to the real life celebrities who do (for now), and how our own fears of death shape our entertain…
Sun 12 Mar 2017
DNA Podcast 036 – Interview with Will Meugniot
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by comic artist and animation director and producer Will Meugniot to talk about Will’s long history in the comics and animation industry. In this deep explorat…
Sat 25 Feb 2017
DNA Podcast 035 – The Hero’s Journey Strikes Back!
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by Jack Ward for a spirited debate about Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. Does Campbell’s opus really hold the key to writing satisfying stories? Jack thinks …
Sat 11 Feb 2017
DNA Podcast 034 – What are litRPGs?
Don and Rob are joined by the awesome Ramon Meija of the litRPG podcast to talk about the biggest new genre you’ve probably never heard of- litRPGs. The three discuss the origins of the genre, what m…
Fri 27 Jan 2017
DNA Podcast 033 – Writing Formulas
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down to discuss story structure. They explore the origins of the 3-act structure, discuss Chris Fox’s Write to Market strategy, and break down the Lester Dent Master …
Sat 14 Jan 2017
DNA Podcast 032 – Voice Acting with Kimlinh Tran
In this episode, Rob and Don explore the possibilities of sound by talking with voice actress Kimlinh Tran about her experiences and perspectives gained voice acting in anime and video games. They ta…
Mon 02 Jan 2017
DNA Podcast 031 – Comics Creator Ben Dunn and Antarctic Press
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by comic book creator and founder of Antarctic Press, Ben Dunn. The three of them sit and chat about Ben’s long career in comics, how Antarctic Press came to b…
Sat 17 Dec 2016
DNA Podcast 030 – Interview with Dr. R.N. Shukul
Rob and Don sit down with Journalist and TV Producer Dr. Rashid Narain (R.N.) Shukul to discuss Television and Media in India. Along the way, they touch on RN’s career as a cameraman and war correspo…
Sat 03 Dec 2016
DNA Podcast 029 – Our One Year Anniversary
Rob and Don have been at this for a year, and take a show to look back on 28 episodes of the Department of Nerdly Affairs and how far they’ve come. They discuss the origins of the show, some behind t…
Sat 19 Nov 2016
DNA Podcast 028 – The Nature of Nerdliness
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with guest Jack Ward to discuss what it means to be a nerd. The trio discuss exactly what nerds are, where they came from, and whether nerds as a concept is even…
Fri 04 Nov 2016
DNA Podcast 027b – Horror Hosts Extra with Michael Monahan
This is an extra after-show conversation which occurred after the recording of episode 27 and continues on from where we left off. Among other things, we talk about the passing into history of the or…
Fri 28 Oct 2016
DNA Podcast 027 – Horror Hosts with Michael Monahan
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with Michael Monahan, author and co-producer of the documentary American Scary, to talk about Horror Hosts. We delve into the origins of the Horror Host phenomen…
Fri 21 Oct 2016
DNA Podcast 026 – Indie RPGs with Graham MacLean
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by scholar and game designer Graham MacLean to talk about the Independent Tabletop RPG scene. The trio talk about the origins of Indie RPGs, why D&D was the fi…
Sun 09 Oct 2016
DNA Podcast 025 – The Kevin Doak Comedy Hour
In this episode, Rob and Don sit down with comedian Kevin Doak to discuss comedy and the nerdly arts. The trio debate which superhero you want to have over for dinner, why the Walking Dead needs more…
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Fri 23 Sep 2016
DNA Podcast 24 – Science Fiction Author Gary Gibson
In this episode, Rob and Don interview Scottish science fiction writer Gary Gibson about his career, writing Space Opera, and why Science Fiction has become boring. All this, and why Zardoz is a clas…
Fri 09 Sep 2016
DNA Podcast 023 – Why You Shouldn’t Be a Writer
In this episode, Rob and Don discuss the cons of becoming a professional writer (or artist). While the internet is filled with people telling you that you’re one Kindle book away from quitting your d…
Fri 26 Aug 2016
DNA Podcast 022 – Heavy Metal Thunder
In this episode, Rob and Don are joined by music historian Richard Moule to discuss their mutual love and admiration for the musical art form known as Heavy Metal. The trio trace Metal’s history and …
Sat 13 Aug 2016
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