Reforming Nerdom Podcast

About Reforming Nerdom Podcast

Reforming Nerdom is a podcast that discusses all things nerd culture from an unapologetically Christian worldview.

Publisher

Reforming Nerdom

Category

fiction · leisure · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Nov 2024

Latest episode

17 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

70 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Apr 2026

   Maul: Shadow Lord Is the Star Wars Course Correction We Needed

   This week on Reforming Nerdom, we dive into the first four episodes of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord and ask whether Disney may finally be getting Star Wars back on track. We break down the show’s darker tone, gangster-style underworld story, stunning animation, Sam Witwer’s performance, and why Maul has become one of the most compelling characters in the franchise. We also explore how the series fits into the wider Star Wars lore, why Dave Filoni’s involvement matters, and what this show rev...

2. 

   10 Apr 2026

   Turning Animal Farm into Communist Propaganda

   Angel Studios has long been seen as a safer alternative to Hollywood, but the controversy surrounding its new animated Animal Farm has sparked serious questions. Jordan, Nate, and Marcus Pittman unpack the backlash, the concerns that Orwell’s anti-communist classic has been reworked into something very different, and what it all reveals about the state of Christian entertainment. More broadly, the episode explores compromise, cultural influence, and why Christians need to think more carefully...

3. 

   3 Apr 2026

   Should We Be Excited for HBO's Harry Potter?

   This week on Reforming Nerdom, Jordan is joined by Michael Thiessen to talk all things about the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. From the first trailer and major casting announcements to bigger questions about whether this reboot should even exist, they dig into the excitement, the concerns, and the cultural baggage surrounding one of the most beloved fantasy franchises of all time. They discuss whether the show is coming too soon, whether HBO can be trusted with a series like Harry Potter...

Who has been a guest on Reforming Nerdom Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Joshua Haymes
• Nate Hartwig
• Brent Baughman

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

72

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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