North By Nerdwest

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. A quick heads-up that this episode talks about serious gynaecological and fertility stuff that some listeners might want to avoid. This week we catch up after an accidental three month hiatus (we were on a break!), discuss all things Drag Race, podcasts we're obsessed with, and Chris' impossibly giddy reaction to *that* surprise Cloverfield release. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest Email us at: northbynerdwestpod@gmail.com

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Welcome to 2018 and to a new year of NBN. In this special New Year's special, Chris and Emma tackle their must-see movies and TV of the next twelve months, including all things Marvel, the possibility of not one but two Cloverfield movies(!), and even the high concept of their beloved Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson facing off against a transformed super-ape. They also discuss New Year's resolutions, misogyny, making friends with random dogs, and serious mental health care for the next year. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest Email us at: northbynerdwestpod@gmail.com

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. This very special and very extended holiday special sees Chris & Emma take on all things Halloween, including their opinions on the best spooky and non-spooky movies to watch over, the importance of Halloween costumes, and the joy of a good scare. They also talk fake seances, Hufflepuff pride, mental health, the importance of avoiding chub rub, and even throw in a good ode to two of drag's superstar comedy queens. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest Email us at: northbynerdwestpod@gmail.com

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Get your devil horns, whiskey, hoodie and glowing fist at the ready as Emma and Chris tackle the offerings of the Marvel TV universe on Netflix with the arrival of 'The Defenders'. A little late to the party and through very reverb-y audio, they discuss the amazingness of Jessica Jones, the 'meh'-ness of Iron Fist, and talk about the future Marvel shows they're excited for. There's also talk of McDonald's orders gone wrong, pimping out boyfriends, and the usual levels of inappropriateness. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest Email at: northbynerdwestpod@gmail.com

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Prepare to do a death drop, feel sickening, and snatch your wigs as Chris and Emma take on their mutual obsession - the queens of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'. Going season to season (even the lost first season), they tackle everything 'RPDR' including their favourite queens of each season, which queen deserved to win their season, and even guess at which queens will make it to All Stars Season Three. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest Email at: northbynerdwestpod@gmail.com

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. In this dark and deep seventh episode, Emma and Chris discuss the themes of Emma's top-notch Masters thesis all about gender, horror, monstrosity, and transformation, in a spiritual sister episode to Emma's own 'Dead Meat' podcast. There will be gore, there will be mayhem, there will be discussion and some inappropriate giggling. You have been warned. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. In this more serious sixth episode, Emma and Chris discuss the news of the Thirteenth Doctor casting and the backlash that followed, as well as the importance of representation in media, why female role models are important than ever, and how awesome Wonder Woman really is. They also deal with accidental sexism, Halloween costumes, and the passing of horror icon George A Romero. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Episode five sees Chris and Emma wax rhapsodic about one of the great legends of the modern day, Dwayne 'The Rock' 'The Scorpion King' Johnson; the wrestler, the actor, the demigod himself. Emma gives us a crash course in his humble beginnings as a WWE ingenue-turned-villain, while Chris dives deep into his movie back catalogue and future hits, all while both of them gush about his smile and charisma. There's also tangents about not-so-pleasant celebrity encounters, the finale of 'Drag Race', and which celebrities would actually help you move house. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Episode four sees Chris and Emma taking on the might of massive global streaming platform Netflix. Emma discusses the damn good drama of 'Orange Is The New Black', Chris effuses about the sensational epic that is 'Sense8', and even more. Also includes a 7-minute long intro where they discuss the pleasures and perils of becoming a fan of 'RuPaul's Drag Race'. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Episode three sees Chris and Emma doing a loving and lightning-quick whistlestop tour of one of their shared loves: a certain vampire slayer named Buffy Summers. They talk heartbreak, heroics, and quite why everyone seems to dislike Season Four the most. Mostly. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Episode two sees them digging deep into nerdy adaptations, including love letters to Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and their future Oscar aspirations. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest

Chris Haigh and Emma Platt are two best mates who met on a bunch of other podcasts, live across the North of the UK, and are unapologetic nerds. They catch up once a month, talking about anything and everything nerdy (and non-nerdy). Swearing non-optional. Episode one sees introductions, innuendos, and intimate details about influential TV shows, geeky merch, and spreadable cheese. Intro music is "Jump Up" by Purple Planet Music. Outro music is "Celebration" by Purple Planet Music. Tweet us at: @NorthByNerdwest