This week we begin an epic journey through centuries of English history with the first series of Blackadder. The Black Adder sees Rowan Atkinson as spare to the throne and we're looking at episode four, where he is forced to marry the Infanta of Spain.

The Black Adder (Part 1)

Choo choo! It’s another hugely enjoyable, thought provoking and downright filthy episode of Nerdfest!

It’s recommendations time, and today that includes “Reality” a very-much-based-on-a-true-story drama about a pivotal moment in U.S politics. Peter diagnoses “The Patient”; a psychological thriller series starring Steve Carrell. 

Andy reviews “8 Mountains” (Everest is lovely at this time of year apparently). Jon gives us an arty car boot viewpoint from Quentin Tarantino, with a review of his book, “Cinema Speculation”.

And Ian Mac has a cunning plan…

Nerdfest Podcast

137: The Love Train

This episode of the Close Encounters... Minicast sees friend of the show Stuart Giblin join Dan Collacott and Imran Mirza to discuss some of those fantastic moments of television that bring a conclusion to, in many cases, years of brilliant storytelling and gifting devoted fans with incredible send-offs for some of their favourite shows and characters.

Directing our focus to sitcoms today, the trio analyse those endings that remained key nostalgic moments for shows we grew up with, and we spend some time looking at a selection of contemporary shows with endings that will equally resonate with us in years to come.  Looking at shows from the UK and US, join in as we engage in some of our favourites.

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Emanating from London, UK, our 4ever in Electric Dreams website and accompanying podcasts are designed to help us celebrate the things we loved growing up and the things that continue to excite and inspire us today.

With podcasts episodes delving into an expansive range of nostalgic and geek culture topics, there's lots of reasons to visit us again and again, and to join us in our ongoing celebration of the things we can't leave behind.

C.E.N.K. Minicast #12: Sitcom endings

"Enterprise" has left infurating war crimes behind and has gone back to the familiar comfort of dull and copying older "Trek". In parts two and three of a story that did NOT need to be a three-parter, the Augments go on a rampage and Soong realizes maybe he did, in fact, do a bad thing by unleashing them on the galaxy. Join us, won't you, for "Cold Station 12" and "The Augments".
Also this week: too many nods, a pointless brother, and B'Elanna!
[Timestamps: Cold Augment Dozen: 00:36; Torres: 54:21]
[note: minor spoilers for "Picard" S.2, but honestly that's probably the worst of the seasons of that show so who cares?]
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SSHB

Episode 357: Is a Bad Plan Better Than No Plan?

Meerkat Scandal, Baby

Ben Elton is coming back to Australia!

The AUTHENTIC STUPIDITY AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025 gets to Australia march next year 

Ben Elton chatted to ABC Illawarra about the tour, his screenwriting, and his fight FOR, not against, political correctness, although he does have a few concerns...

They also spoke about his mate Andrew Lloyd Webber's new Sydney production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and a cast member he was quite shocked to find out about. AND why Shakespeare should have been cancelled in the 16th century. Of course.

Ben Elton's Authentic Stupidity in Australia

Welcome to Episode #142 of the Blue-in-Green:PODCAST which this week sees Imran connect with producer, Ben Blackadder.

Boasting a consistent batch of exceptional single releases over the last two years, the Nottingham-based artist was initially introduced to audiences via his lush single for David Hanke's Bathurst label, 'Near'.  A brief hiatus brought him back with a vengeance with a slew of single releases including 'On My Mind', 'Fragile', 'Ebb' and 'Dust', each proving to be an outstanding showcase of multi-faceted, dance-floor friendly sublime electronica.  Blackadder's latest single 'Nightfall' finds itself as an excellent extension of Blackadder's warm and intimate textures, bolstered by exquisite use of vocal samples that delivers another gem amidst the Blackadder catalogue.

We're so appreciative of Ben's time for this conversation which sees us delve into his production techniques, establishing himself as an independent musician, embarrassing encounters with musical icons and how the quarantine period in 2020 set him on his musical pathway.

To explore the Blackadder releases so far, please feel free to visit the Bandcamp page:
https://blackaddermusic.bandcamp.com/music

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Blue-in-Green:PODCAST_#142_Ben Blackadder

After a disappointing first series, Blackadder was reborn with the help of Ben Elton and became one of the iconic pieces of British sitcom. Here we discuss how Blackadder got sexy and the evolution of the characters.

Blackadder II (Part 1)

It's Part 2 of our look at the second series of Blackadder, in which we take a closer look at Stephen Fry and Miranda Richardson. Plus, Gareth refreshes his hot take on Rik Mayall.

Blackadder II (Part 2)

I play in that Frenzal Rhomb band your Dad used to hate. I used to be that guy on triple j. And now I get to ask awkward and awesome questions to people and put the results up here!

New episodes every Thursday!

Podcasts: a frontier that isn't actually very final at all. These are the voyages of the podcast A Star to Steer Her By. Our continuing mission: to watch every single episode of Star Trek (even the dumb ones), to comment on and snark at whatever suits our fancy, to boldly split infinitives that no man has split before. 

Follow our crew of Chris, Jake, Ames, and Caitlin as we explore the universe of Trek, go on wild tangents, crack wise, and make more fart jokes than necessary.

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We are three geeks stuck in the world of 80s and 90s nerd culture (and sometimes here and now) looking at cartoons, movies, music, TV, toys, conspiracies. Asking 'Are there too many reboots or not enough?' 'Can bands release music after a key member dies?' 'What is the best 80s cartoon or toy?' All this and much more!

Thanks for checking us out.  The podcasts & mixes here run in conjunction with Blue-in-Green:RADIO (http://www.blueingreenradio.com/) - an independent and contemporary funk, soul, jazz & Latin radio station.  

The station is home to a team of super passionate & insanely talented presenters and DJs who create shows from all over the world including London, the US, Japan and Australia.  The plan is/was/and always will be to hopefully put people on to something fantastic and new in the world of soul music.  If you've never heard of them, and like what you hear, then that's great; if it makes you want to get in touch and pitch things my way, then that's even better.

Discussing all things nerdy in the world of film, TV and more. Find us on www.nerdfestpodcast.com or @nerdfestuk.

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