Nerdy dissertations explores topics related to gaming, anime, comics, and other nerdy topics of interest. Join hosts and twin brothers Nick and Justin Jurczak as they chat their way through each show.
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 10- Superheroes and the Problem of Evil, is it a problem of virtue?
Nick and Justin are back and talking about comics, superheroes and getting deep into the philosophical discussions surrounding the fight between good and evil. Are superheroes deified human beings and how do the lines they cross define their hero status? Can people be too good? Listen and find out.
7 Dec 2025
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 9- The Nostalgia Episode
On the cusp of their 34th birthday, twin brothers Nick and Justin Jurczak reflect on where they came from, their childhood memories of gaming and what they see in the near future. This is a very special episode dedicated to the best that gaming has had for us in the last 30 or so years.
5 Oct 2025
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 8- The Evolution of Pokemon
After talking about the history of Pokemon, Justin and Nick talk about their experiences with the franchise, what they enjoy and where the pokemon games can go from here.
31 Aug 2025
Nerdy Dissertations - Episode 7: The State of Gameplay and Quality in Gaming
Nick and Justin team up again with CJ to discuss the state of games today and how it compares to their pasts. They go over what is good in the gaming sphere and point out the many areas where game devs and publishers should take note of what gamers really want.
26 May 2025
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 6 - Mass Effect vs. Dragon Age and the fall of Bioware
Hosts Nick and Justin interview Mage2Warrior and CJ about the controversies surrounding Bioware's Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises, exploring the potential future of these series.
26 Mar 2025
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 5 - Fighting Game Cameo Characters: Fan Service, Laziness, or something Else
Nick and Justin sit down to discuss their fighting game past time with Orion Complex from Youtube and discuss the rising popularity of guest fighters in games. They discuss various IPs and what is versus what could have been.
26 Jan 2025
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 4- Anime, bright colors and the intermingling of East and West
Nick and Justin are back at it talking about anime and how western and eastern cultures work together, their differences, and the modern culture war in America.
29 Dec 2024
Episode 3: Ghost of Yotei, Assassin's Creed Shadows, the Witcher 4 and the Male Gamer Gaze
While Justin is out spreading more of the holiday cheer, Nick is joined by guests Makeda, Mage2Warrior, and SteggyStardust to discuss the recent backlash against games that feature female characters or characters of a different race and the toxic gaming cultures in streaming and gaming spheres.
8 Dec 2024
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 2- The best Modern Elder Scrolls
Nick and Justin are joined by fellow Elder Scrolls fanatic Mage2Warrior and discuss the differences between Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim and what they hope to see from the Elder Scrolls VI.
14 Oct 2024
Nerdy Dissertations Episode 1: Gundam, reasons to fight and Gundam Breaker 4
The inaugural episode featuring Nick and Justin Jurczak. This is all about the many iterations of Mobile Suit Gundam and video games associated with the series.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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