Dave's Nerd Compendium

Dave got the chance to go to Monroe Comic Con. He got to hang out with his con family, and this week he brings to you a number of interviews with some of the amazing artists that were in attendance. ]]>

Dave is a huge Stephen King fan. Whether it be his movies, television shows, made for TV movies, or especially his books. Have you ever noticed that some of the concepts in the books cross over? That is because there is a whole Stephen King multi-verse. ]]>

Dave is a huge movie buff. It surprises him on how many movies have been made over the years with wrestlers cast as actors. So he found an article on Den of Geeks website that list the top 50 Wrestlers that were in movies. Now some of the wrestlers are mentioned multiple times due to the different movies that they have been in. But this will give you an idea. If you can think of any other please let Dave know. ]]>

Dave has been getting asked a lot of strange questions. Well one of them brought forth the idea for this week’s episode. What do Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Janis Joplin all have in common? They are all members of an infamous club that is fictional at best. ]]>

Dave got to talk to one of the indie authors that he is really digging right now. He was able to do an interview with the creator of Dr. Alastair Stone and who worked on some novels and modules for Shadowrun. This was a true honor for him. So if you are interested in hearing more, please listen. ]]>

Dave just finished the book “Empire of Imagination” and it lead him to think. Being the nerd that he is, he should talk about the “Father of Role Playing Games”. That individual is one Mr. Earnest Gary Gygax, best known as just Gary Gygax. From his humble start to being one of the founders of TSR, Inc. And even after being removed he would still keep creating gaming material up until his untimely death in 2008. ]]>

Dave covers some of the biggest stories that came from SDCC in this weeks episode. ]]>

This week indie author Eric R. Asher joins Dave to talk about his books series. The two of them talk Vesik, Necromancy, Steamborn, and Missouri Folk Lore. To find out more about what was discussed, you will have to listen. ]]>

Dave is here, and this time joined with John Patrick, The Gentleman’s Nerd, for the July edition of Nerd Compendium Book Club. Each of the two read a minimum of 3 books this month. What did they read, what did they rate it as? You will have to listen and find out. ]]>

This week Dave covers the nerdy news that has crossed his desk over the past few weeks. But first he starts off doing some promotion for the Michigan Comic Book Expo. ]]>

This week Dave talks about the movie that is taking July by storm. Spider-Man: Homecoming was a movie the Nerd was hesitant about. But the Traveling Daves, Dave Herndon and myself, went to the movies. What did the Nerd think of it, listen and find out. ]]>

This week Dave talks about the one computer based video game that he still plays to this day. From the first release of the game back in 1996 to the most recent release in 2012 (and expansion in 2014). Diablo is the perfect mix of fantasy and horror when it comes to a hack and slash role playing game. Probably one of Blizzards better known games, next to World of Warcraft, has set records and won many awards. ]]>

This week Dave goes solo and talks about the books that he has read over the last month. What did he read, does he think that anyone else will like it? You will have to listen and find out. ]]>

This week Dave talks about a character that has been around since the 1940s. And with the new movie that is in theaters right now and has made over $300,000 worldwide. If you do not know the history of Wonder Woman, than this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. ]]>

I found two different articles from the same source that detail the top 15 storylines from both DC and Marvel. I also add in an honorable mention, that many would want to replace a few titles on the DC list. ]]>

This week Dave is joined by an amazing indie author. The creative genius behind ‘Geekomancy’ and ‘The Younger Gods’ Mr. Michael R. Underwood. He was such a joy to talk to and become acquainted with. ]]>

It’s time for a new Nerd Compendium Book Club! And also marks the return of John Patrick! This month they talk about the books that they are currently reading. John is read one book, while Dave read five! What did they read? What did they rate them? And if you have read them, please send your commentary to dave.the.nerd.dnc@gmail.com. ]]>

This is the episode that Dave recaps his feelings about Motor City Comic Con. He was able to get a number of interviews with different comic creators as well as two first time con goers. Find out who all he talked to as well as what all they have coming out. Also if you would like to read Dave’s blog entry here. ]]>

In this week’s episode, Dave talks about the team in the recent Marvel blockbuster. Coming out just two weeks ago with the second installment the Guardians of the Galaxy is the subject for this week’s show. Who was in the original lineup for the team versus to who is on it now. And have they been hinting to a past member in the movies? At least one is mentioned in the episodes. Fair Warning, this episode may contain spoilers!! ]]>

This is the Free Comic Book Day episode. Dave is joined by Dave Herndon from the local newspaper. These two nerds talk about their trip to five different comic book shops that all took place in one day. ]]>