Rolling With The Nerdy Birds

In a year which has seen some of the most amazing Marvel movies, the NerdyBirds take the opportunity to talk all things MCU. From way back when in 2008 with Iron Man, through The First Avenger, the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy volumes 1 and 2, up to Black Panther and Infinity War...we could go on. In fact, we do! We talk favourites, best supporting characters, which films we go back to again and again, and which character needs their own movie... Are you an avid fan? Are you a casual watcher? Do you genuinely not get they hype? Let us know your thoughts and tell us your best bits of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on Twitter at @NerdyBirdsPod. Also check out our spoilerific Infinity War episode here - https://omny.fm/shows/nerdybirdspod/nerdy-birds-podcast-72-spoilerific-infinity-war Did you like this episode? Have questions or suggestions for future topics? Let us know on Twitter at @NerdyBirdsPod, come join in the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share q

The NerdyBirds recognise this week is a great opportunity to talk about things that often get unsaid, and so we invited a special guest, Tom from iam1in4.com.  1 in 4 relates to the proportion of people who experience mental health issues, and the platform is a community which supports people who want to share those stories. Tom tells us about his personal experiences, his motivation for starting the platform, and the evolution of the community. The NerdyBirds share their stories around mental health issues, and discuss with Tom the best ways to support people who are having a tough time. The resources we refer to are below: Samaritans in the UK - Call: 116 123  Email: jo@samaritans.org  Mind - Website here "A grief observed" by Lewis Carroll - Link here Iam1in4.com also on Twitter @iam_1in4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamoneinfour/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamoneinfour Did you like this episode? Have questions or suggestions for future topics? Let us know on Twit

*WARNING* - Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity Way lie ahead! * WARNING* The NerdyBirds have seen Avengers: Infinity War, and we're desperate to talk about it! In a spoiler-heavy review, we discuss all the details, the best, most amazing, truly excellent and shocking bits... If you haven't seen the film, go and watch it, and then come back - enter here only ye who've seen it! Also check out episode #73 next week where we do a full review round up of all 10 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Did you like this episode? Have questions or suggestions for future topics? Let us know on Twitter at @NerdyBirdsPod, come join in the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share quotes from our episodes! - Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/dugg-e/avenger-the-avenger-theme for the awesome remixed Avengers theme music in today's episode!Support the show.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a spaceship? How about taking a walk on a holodeck? Maybe you want a bionic limb... This week on the NerdyBirds we talk Sci-Fi Tech - the best and most impressive, the ones to improve our lives, and those which have...moral implications. From Star Trek to Doctor Who, from Ghost in the Shell to Gattaca, we cover the glamorous, the time-savers and the life savers from the sci-fi worlds. Basically, everyone wants a sonic screwdriver, is what we're saying... Did we miss anything? Do you think there is better tech out there that you'd have instead of our choices? Let us know! Also, if you have already invented transporter technology, hit us up...we could definitely use that and we'll give you full credit on Twitter and everything! Did you like this episode? Have questions or suggestions for future topics? Let us know on Twitter at @NerdyBirdsPod, come join in the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share quotes from our episodes!Support the show.

In the wake of the totally surprising and not at all predictable revelations that telling Facebook details of your entire life is a baaaad idea, the NerdyBirds talk privacy and social media consent. We chat about what the news actually is, whether it is a problem and what we can do about it. Do you know what Facebook knows about you? Is all data analysis bad? Does it matter that the data is (usually) anonymised? And what is the difference between Facebook (or someone else) knowing things and the information the government already collects? Data privacy, analysis and the impact - the NerdyBirds do it in the only way the NerdyBirds can...with humour and disagreement! Let us know if you're worried, if you're on board with #deleteFacebook or if you have told all your friends your primary school, your first street name and your mother's maiden name... If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @NerdyBirdsPod, come join in the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share q

In this episode 69, we take the opportunity (excuse, really) to talk about sex. Taking our cue from Cosmo, we discuss sizzling foreplay techniques, the things confident women do in bed, and whether there really are 25 different ways to kiss a naked man. We share experiences, the good, the bad and the ugly, and those experiences sufficiently embarrassing that they aren't ours, it's just we have "a friend" who told us... Let us know if you have downloaded OMG Yes, and if you have any particular response to our sex tips. Let us know if they work out for you!  If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @lightandnerdy , come join in the conversation on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share quotes from our episodes!Support the show.

It's #snowmageddon! Winter is coming! Or rather, it's still here. The snow has fallen and it's not so much delightful as a bit of a pain in the arse. Or is it? Weather is the topic du jour, with discussions of appropriate clothing, whether umbrellas are truly necessary, whether summer is best, and whether the weather can please anyone really?! Covering the worst sunburn we've ever had, the frequency of snow-related car accidents and whether there's ever an excuse for soggy socks, this episode may be the most British NerdyBirds we've ever done! Also requested from our trusty listeners, send us pictures of your snow art, particularly dicks drawn on cars! Public service announcement: we are all in support of apps like Street Link which enables you to report the location of homeless people in order that they can access shelters and support services - https://www.streetlink.org.uk/ If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @lightandnerdy , come join in the conversation and make topiid)c s

This week, the Nerdy Birds indulge in a glass or two of their favourite tipple and talk about, well drinks! From funny stories to guessing ingredients in weird sounding cocktails, it's probably the most random show we've done yet! If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @lightandnerdy , come join in the conversation and make topic suggestions at our Facebook community Light and Nerdy Friends, and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share quotes from our episodes! See you next time!Support the show.

The NerdyBirds are sometimes frustrated, irritated and appalled. Sometimes we talk about it on the podcast. This week however, we asked you! The NerdyBirds Tournament of Minor League Irritations was launched on our social media this week, with a group stage, two semi-finals and a grand final! From a selection of our eight least favourite things that slightly annoy us, you the people helped us narrow down the most frustrating elements of modern life. If you were following along on Twitter @lightandnerdy, or on Facebook at Light and Nerdy, you may know the answers. But you may be surprised at what we learned along the way! From surprise entries to runaway winners, we cover it all. Let us know what you thought on social media - and don't forget to check out the gif battles which ensued mid-tournament! * Apologies to listeners for the sound quality issues on this week's episode, we ran into a number of technical difficulties and have done our best to rectify the problems.Support the show.

Have you ever had a burning desire to know just a little more about the NerdyBirds? With the help of a random question generator, you can find out if we prefer black socks or white socks, whether we like curtains or blinds, and whether we've ever dined and dashed... Crucial topics abound in this episode, particularly what the perfect dessert is! We found that we care about things we never expected to! If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @lightandnerdy , come join in the conversation and make topic suggestions at our Facebook community Light and Nerdy Friends, and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share quotes from our episodes! See you next time!Support the show.

It's that time of year where we all get the date wrong. What year is it?? Surely it can't be 20 years since 1998....oh dear. So in a nostalgic moment, the NerdyBirds discuss what we were watching, playing and listening to in 1998, and 2008. Do you remember B*witched? How about South Park's Chef singing Chocolate Salty Balls? Can it really be 10 years since the MCU kicked off with Iron Man, the same year as Wall-E? In a mix of nostalgia and hysteria, the NerdyBirds suggest the best and the weirdest, and are reminded of some of the more forgettable, music, films and games from 2008 and 1998. If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @lightandnerdy , come join in the conversation and make topic suggestions at our Facebook community Light and Nerdy Friends, and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share quotes from our episodes! See you next time!Support the show.

Social, antisocial or hermit? The NerdyBirds discuss social media, focusing on the big three of Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Do we keep up to date? How committed are we to checking updates? Do we approve of sharing baby scans and death announcements on Facebook? What can you find on Instagram? And what, really, is Twitter good for? The NerdyBirds talk about what we enjoy best about social media. What did we miss?  If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @lightandnerdy , come join in the conversation and make topic suggestions at our Facebook community Light and Nerdy Friends, and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy, we share quotes from our episodes! See you next time!  Support the show.

It's the new year and the NerdyBirds are making strides into the future! ...by thinking about the last twelve months. We discuss the best films (Marvel, DC or otherwise) and discover just how much more we need to go to the cinema! Moving to TV, and Godless, Bojack Horseman, Taboo, and Rick and Morty all get a mention. IRL best events include Comicon in London (LFCC), a perennially favourite musician, and a comedian who is just as good as when we saw him 10 years ago. Exciting! We round up with some of the best news, things that made us feel hopeful that individual action can create meaningful change - and there was lots of meaningful change in 2017! If you liked this episode, let us know on Twitter at @lightandnerdy , come join in the conversation and make topic suggestions at our Facebook community Light and Nerdy Friends, and follow us on Instagram @lightandnerdy. See you next time!Support the show.

This week, its a showtunes showdown as the Nerdy Birds argue for their favourite musical numbers, characters and situations! Did we miss your favourite song? Did we come to the wrong conclusion? Do you have a recommendation for us? Shout at @RtDnerds and let us know!Support the show.

When can you eat chocolate for breakfast? When it's Christmas! We are just days away now, and the NerdyBirds are excited! Which TV shows are a must-see at Christmas? Do we feel cheated when there are lots of repeats on TV? Do we watch the same things every year? The NerdyBirds share their traditions, whether old-fashioned or "house rules", and discuss whether some bits of Christmas are just non- negotiable. How about you? What must happen in your house for Christmas to be Christmas? Do you do anything unusual or particularly festive at Christmas? How many mince pies have you eaten so far? Let us know on Twitter @RtDnerds and chuck in your festive sixpence that you've dug out the Christmas pudding... Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night!Support the show.

Hannah & Sarah Present…. The 12 foods of Christmas! 12 - Pigs in blankets 11 Stuffing Comas 10 Jugs of Mulled Stuff (Bucksfizz other drinks and the suddenly socially acceptable alcohol w/ breakfast) 9 Roasted chestnuts 8 Dried Fruits and Spices 7 Cheese and Crackers 6 Foods of Anger (Bread Sauce. Egg Nog. Cranberry Sauce. Cinnamon) 5 Brussel sprouts 4 Turkeys Basting 3 Birds a’roasting (And other turkey alternatives) 2 Chocolate Treats (Selection boxes, Yule Log, Tree Chocolates) And a … Christmas pudding no one wants (is this just me?) Let us know your favourite festive treats on Facebook and Twitter, @RtDnerdsSupport the show.

"Now I have a machine gun. Ho ho ho". Is this one of the greatest lines of one of the greatest Christmas movies ever? Or is Die Hard a pretender to the Christmas movie throne? The NerdyBirds get cinematic this week, with recommendations of the best Christmas films if you want a classic (Home Alone) or a tear jerker (Miracle on 34th Street) or even a traditional Christmas horror movie (Krampus). We talk about whether some films qualify at all, whether there are any modern classics, and what films have to be watched for it to be considered Christmas at all. Anyone for a Muppets Christmas Carol viewing party with the NerdyBirds? Let us know the best Christmas film we missed, and weigh in on the debate as to whether Home Alone is just a very sad story about terrible parenting, and not festive after all. Chuck jingle bells our way on Twitter, @RtDnerdsSupport the show.

It's December! Which means...something about trees? And jumpers and mulled things. Christmas! In all its glory. The NerdyBirds talk the weird, the wacky and the totally commercial and very odd. Is Elf on the Shelf whimsical or just creepy? Can a £175 advent calendar ever be worth it? Is a festive gingerbread mocha choca cappu-latte a good thing? And what the hell is in egg nog anyway...? Let us know if we missed any weird Christmas nonsense, and how you feel about Christmas jumpers, at @RtDnerds  Support the show.

This week, the classics face off against the future, with a battle which not only pitches game against game, but subset against each other - we try to decide once and for all whether board games are better than computer games! With categories such as "best fighting character" and "best game to play drunk", the suggestions come thick and fast in this episode! The NerdyBirds are even open (please show your support on Twitter) to live streaming Mario Kart! Did we miss your favourite game? Did we come to the wrong conclusion? Do you have a recommendation for us? Shout at @RtDnerds and let us know!Support the show.

I know a song that'll get on your nerves... How do you get rid of a song stuck in your head? Some people advocate singing the national anthem, or the Friends theme tune. Others say singing it out loud helps! What does science say? The NerdyBirds offer their thoughts on causes, symptoms and cures, as well as sharing those songs which just keep coming back. Bohemian Rhapsody, anyone? Share your best stories about those tunes that drive you mad on Twitter at @RtDnerdsSupport the show.