Nerd of Mouth

It’s our 25th episode spectacular but don’t worry, we do the same thing we do every episode, Pinky (narf!). In honor of the new season of King of the Hill which we all enjoyed, we’ve decided to talk about the recent trend of rebooted cartoons. Jake takes us on a tour of the Animaniacs, Tiny Toons, Beavis and Butthead, and because we’re pro pain and suffering, the Powerpuff Girls! Plus we pitch our own cartoon reboots (including one the industry has already said no to!) Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Published: 18 August 2025

We love movies and we love video games but the two often go together like two things that don’t go well together. Holden talks us through the history of greedy publishers cashing in on popular movies by releasing terrible video games. We bring up the good, the bad, and Fight Club. Yes they made a game based on Fight Club and we are breaking the rules by talking about it. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2025

Mike sits down with comedian, pro wrestler, and cohost of the wrestling podcast B4 The Bell Martin Morrow to talk Hogan's legacy, Martin's relationship to him as a fan, and the joy he felt booing him live at his last WWE appearance in January. If you like two wrestling nerds talking wrestling this is your episode! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

Well folks, it came crashing down and it hurts inside. The immortal Hulk Hogan was mortal after all and in this episode while Jake is on the road to live in LA (!!!) Holden and Mike do an old fashioned deep dive through his life and career: The good, the bad, and of course No Holds Barred, the movie that deserves its own movie about the making of it. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2025

Ms. Rachel started a Youtube Channel called "Songs For Littles" in 2019 with the goal of helping babies and toddlers develop speaking skills and in less than a decade has built a gigantic empire involving Netflix deals, mass marketed merchandise...and controversy. Yes controversy, because hey, the Internet isn't anything if not consistently critical, especially of the people entertaining our kids so we don't have to. We get into all of it and celebrate someone who refuses to back down and give in to bullying despite getting death threats just for wanting kids to stop being killed. The story of Ms Rachel is the story of modern online culture and perseverance while still keeping your dignity and pink hairband. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 28 July 2025

There's no "I" in Esports! That's a factual statement. This episode is crammed full of factual statements as Holden takes us on a tour from the very beginning of Esports in 1962 all the way up til now where there are full leagues of people (some legends, some not) playing for millions (both audience and dollars)! We go through it all from Billy Mitchell in his prime to EV0 moment 37 to The Overwatch League. Be dazzled by Holden's research, Jake's insightful commentary, and Mike's complete lack of knowledge about video game acronyms. But hey, he did compete in the 1994 Blockbuster Video Game Championships and vividly remembers being humbled, so there's that. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 21 July 2025

Don't worry nerd of mouth breathers, there is lots of joy and very little wrath in this episode, it just fit the pun too well. We're excited to talk comic (and everything else) conventions as Holden gives a brief history on the beginnings of what would eventually become the gigantic gatherings of geeks we see today. Meanwhile Jake reminisces about performing at anime conventions and Mike learns about DashCon and the ballpit of despair. No one puts ballpit in a corner, except Dashcon. That's a thing they totally did. Plus we read listener submitted stories that include a Dark Phoenix rising in bed and the almost death of Warwick Davis. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2025

Look! It's a nerd! It's a podcast! It's a nerdy podcast about the importance of Superman just as a new iteration of the trunks wearing titan appears on the big screen. Why do people say Superman is boring? Why does he constantly get compared to Batman? And really, was that N64 game more fatal to Superman's reputation than a pocketful of Kryptonite? Our hosts both analyze and celebrate the man of steel, talking as passionately and enthusiastically as we all wish Henry Cavill got to do in even just one of his movies. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2025

If you watched the janky oddity that is the 2017 Death Note movie or the Scarlet Johansson Ghost in the Shell that also came out in 2017 (what a tough year) this is the episode for you! Anime is massive and yet a successful live action adaptation of one that's as good as the source material seems harder to find than the one piece treasure (With One Piece being the exception that breaks the rule) . Jake explains why this is and we all analyze some of the attempts including Cowboy Bebop, the insanity that is the Wachowski's Speed Racer, and yes even Dragon Ball Evolution because we love entertaining you more than we respect ourselves. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2025

In this bonus episode, Holden is joined by LPN's in house Disney Dude, Ed Larson, to rank some of the Disney live action remakes! And don't forget! If you are in the LA area, Ed will be co-hosting "Dead Men Tell Some Tales: A Dark Dive Into Disney History" on August 21st! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

Hi ho nerdy listeners!!! Be our guest as we discuss the whole new world of Disney Live Action remakes over the past decade or so. Some have been great and some have been bippity boppity garbage. Our three hosts who have the wit of Timon and look more like Pumba delve into this cinematic phenomenon. And yes we watched the new Snow White and never once say "go woke go broke" and not just because everyone else has. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 23 June 2025

Are we born nerds or are we raised to be them? What impact does our environment have on who we are and what we love and just how important are the people around us? Our hosts open up about how they were raised and whether or not they think they were meant to still love Mario and She Hulk in their 40s. This one's got Jake deep diving into genetics, Holden's attempts at getting his dad to play Balatro, and Mike talking about how the games of the Sega Genesis allow him and his brother to honor their dead dad. Then we read some lovely letters from you the listeners about your upbringings and journeys. This one gets emotional but in the best way possible. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 16 June 2025

Having a bad fur day? Well throw on your leisure suit, escape monkey island and join us as Holden takes us through the history of humor in video games in an episode demanded by all those Toe Jam and Earl and Boogerman fans. What makes humor work in video games and when does it fall flatter than a pickup line in Arkham City? Plus a dissection on why quips are the most overly used form of humor now in both video games and everything else. You'll definitely be GLaD(OS) you checked this one out! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2025

Holden talks us through that once beloved tradition that was born of both cinema and corporate synergy: The summer movie song. Whether it was Seal grinding on a Bat Signal, Kenny Loggins singing about jet planes, or a montage of Mr. T set to a pulse pounding track about tiger eyes, the summer movie song was everywhere...until it just wasn't anymore. What exactly happened and more importantly what are our cohosts going to pick as their three favorite summer movie songs of all time (from the early 80s to the early 2000s honestly). And please let us know your favorite because unlike Aerosmith, we probably did miss a thing. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2025

Face front true believers and angry accusers!!! It's the trial of the century where we argue about that guy that was almost alive for a century: Stan Lee. Is this man also this monster we've made him out to be? That passionate prosecutor Mike Lawrence takes on diligent defense dork Jake Young while Holden (and you listeners) reach a verdict. Is Stan Lee the astonishing architect of a beloved universe or is he merely the housekeeper of ideas that stole a bunch of stuff when no one was looking? Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2025

As Jake was starting to talk about the collectors market for video games last episode Mike interrupted (productively for once) to suggest the world of collecting deserved it's own episode. So here it is! Jake talks the video game collecting boom that started a few years ago and the corruption that followed, Holden talks about the insane rise of Pokémon fever and Magic cards, and Mike has some articulated points on collecting action figures and comic books and we all ask "Is this stuff as fun once you're doing it for money"? The answer will not surprise you! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2025

With his steady calculator and studious notes handy, Jake makes like an Atari Jaguar and does th math to talk Holden and Mike through the expensive cartridge highs and cheap ass CD ROM lows of video game pricing. And where are we headed next? Will you spend triple figure prices on Triple- A games or will rising prices finally make us all Nintendo Switch to another hobby that actually involves going outside? Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2025

While our lovely network takes a much deserved station break our hosts decide to take questions and thoughts from our wondrous whimsical listeners! It's just like a reddit AMA except no one's career gets ended (hopefully)! We've got great fans which means great questions. If you're thinking about skipping this one don't! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

It’s the end of Autism Acceptance month and we hope you accept this episode all about autism! Mike opens up about his autism diagnosis, how his symptoms manifest, how life is different when you know who you are and the whole gang talks about both positive and negative portrayals of folks on the spectrum in pop culture. If you were wondering when we’d talk about the Good Doctor you’re in luck! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Get ready for some puppy podcast power as we delve into the history of Scrappy Doo and other characters that take over a beloved property and dominate it Poochie style. It’s a fun and silly episode where Holden also proves that yes, the saga of Jar Jar can make you cry! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Finaaaaaaaalllllly the pod has come to pro wrestling and if you’re not down with that we got two words for you: Listen Anyway! Mike gives a hell of a sell on the merits of pro wrestling. Jake and Holden share their personal history with the squared circle and we get into some of the specific personalities that make wrestling what it is, how to enjoy it, and yes admit that every fan knows it’s fake, doesn’t care, and actually likes it more because of that. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

An episode on the very history of nerds? Did we do that? Yes we did. Jake explains the history of the nerd archetype, where the word comes from, and how nerds were at first the antithesis of what young boys should strive to be. Holden and Mike bring up various portrayals of nerds in pop culture and we all share our Big Bang Theory theories and wonder just where do we go now that nerds have certainly had their revenge and are the evil billionaires we fear instead of empathize with. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

They can't just kill the Looney Tunes...can they? What's up dorks! That wascally Wall Street is trying to get rid of our beloved Looney Tunes so of course you know this means war. Holden, Jake, and Mike gush about the merriest of melodies to ever crawl out of Termite Terrace and how Max (the streaming service, not Montana) is scrubbing everything both looney and tooney away. But not all is lost! The Earth hasn't completely blown up yet. And the once thought dead Coyote vs ACME may indeed stretch back to life after getting squashed. This episode is one part history and one part love letter/call to action to save something so many of us love. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

We're so thankful that you are fans of us, especially on this, our fourth podcasting journey into the mouth of Nerdom where we dare ask "Can a fandom ruin a thing?" Perhaps Rick and Morty is a good enough show to overcome the bittersweet Szechuan rage of it's fans. Maybe Swifties do swiftly make some of us reconsider listening to any pop star. And yeah, we reckon with our thoughts on the Punisher. Don't worry, we keep it find funny and find some positives, but yeah, at times things get uglier than Sonic's teeth. Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Greetings Nerd of Mouth Breathers, on this, our third episode "Is it Too Late to Get Into Anime?" Mike reveals that anime is quite the blindspot for him and gives an oversharing deep dive on why! But thankfully the combined powers of our whimsical weebs Jake and Holden share their own anime origin stories and give some recommendations to Mike. If you like lots of gushing and also someone saying "Hey, I'm 42, how do I approach this gigantic, intimidating artform?", this one's for you! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Ahoy hoy True Believers and Nerd of Mouth Breathers, get those thumbs into working shape as we download episode 2 into our brains and ask “Can a boss fight ruin a game?” We will bring up video game memories from the darkest depths of our souls and share the boss battles that have helped define our very Personas! Plus Holden tells us all to get better, Jake makes like an evil CEO and pits bosses against each other, and in this week’s lasso of shame we learn never to incur the wrath of Sulu! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Lo and Behold True Believers and Nerd of Mouth Breathers, our all new #1 episode where we dare to ask “What makes a good superhero movie?” and share some of our favorites and for some reason bring up a delicious scene from Ghost Rider 2?! PLUS we reveal a bit too much about ourselves in our Lasso of Shame segment and Mike goes off on Nolan Batman movies while Jake and Holden refuse to make like good Christians and Bale him out! Enjoy!! Want even more Nerd of Mouth? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/nerdofmouth

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

A funeral dirge echoes through the halls of the LPN studio, as the bloated and festering corpses of both The Wizard and The Bruiser lie on the floor. The room begins to warp and the ground cracks as the two heaps of rotting dead flesh await to be consumed and reborn by the gaping maw of 'Nerd of Mouth'! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

This week on WizBru Holden and Jake are joined by fellow nerdling Mike Lawrence to break down the history of DC's "Teen Titans"! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2025

For over 10,000 years Holden has sat immobile and decaying upon the Golden Throne as 1,000 Jakes per day sacrifice themselves to maintain their co-host, it's Warhammer 40k this week on Wizard and the Bruiser! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 10 February 2025

Jake and Holden are talking cocaine, World War II, lighting Michael Jackson on fire, Dr. Tuggle's Compound Syrup of Globe Flower, and Kendall Jenner casting out all evil from the earth! It's Coca-Cola vs Pepsi in THE COLA WARS this week on WizBru! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

On this week's WizBru, Holden and Jake cover the history of everyone's favorite Hitler punchin', discus shield tossin' Avenger, Captain America! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

This week on WizBru, Holden and Jake grab their crowbars to pry back into the history of Valve, providing a newly and better researched history of the company as well as giving an update on the company since the last, partially lost, episode from long ago. Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2025

This week Holden, and Jake who now manifests himself as Holden's third perfect breast, head to Mars to have some fun with the PKD inspired 1990 classic Total Recall! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

This week on WizBru, Holden and Jake don their black trench coats and head to Space Colony ARK to witness the creation of the ultimate life form...Shadow the Hedgehog. Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

It's that time of the year again! We're on studio break this week, but you can hear more Hullabaloos and other bonus episodes over on the Patreon, Patreon.com/WizBru This week on WizBru Hullabaloo: Holden and Jake talk about Wicked's enormous success, Holden and Jake defend the theatrical film experience, Jake isn't making any progress in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Holden praises the Silent Hill 2 remake, Holden credits meditation with helping him get close to reaching diamond rank in Street Fighter 6, Jake recommends the Netflix anime Dan Da Dan, Musk wants to buy Hasbro to take control of Dungeons & Dragons because of wokeness, all top 10 grossing films in 2024 are direct sequels, and so much MOOOOOOOORE!!!

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

This week on WizBru, Holden and Jake dodge killer lawn darts, dive-bombing Sky Dancers, hair eating Cabbage Patch kids, and much more toy based terror in this round up of banned toys! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

This week Holden and Jake take a look into Marvel's iconic hero Iron Man. From his first appearance in Tales of Suspense #39 to the massive Robert Downey Jr led blockbuster, and the first film in the massive and still chuggin' MCU! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/wizbru

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

This week on WizBru, Holden and Jake are joined by MJ Knefel of Page 7 to head down unda' to dig their heels into the adorable and heartwarming world of the Heeler family from the ABC Kids smash hit "Bluey!" Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

This week on Wizbru Holden and Jake head out on a journey to Aquabania to discuss the history of the superhero led ska band "The Aquabats!" Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

During this Turkey Week we've reached into the archives for an interview! Holden is joined by streamer Stew_ to take a deep trip into some banana caves as Stew_ talks about his storied speedrunning and Kaizo Mario journey! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

This week on WizBru, Holden and Jake enter the Coliseum and prepare themselves to take on Ridley Scott's 2000 film Gladiator, in a battle that will surely leave you... ENTERTAINED! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

This week Slime Licker McNeely and Jake Smogballs pit their mouths against some intense sour treats as they cover the literally mouth destroying trend of sour candies! From classics like Lemonheads to more modern mouth torture devices such as the aptly named Toxic Waste! *CW: WET MOUTH NOISES* Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024

In this special interview episode and companion to our MS3K episode Jake makes contact with the Gizmonic Institute and has a chat with Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

This week Holden and Jake are joined by special guest Horny Thomas to get creepy crawly with the (spoiler heavy) backstory to the 2007 movie adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Mist'! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2024

This week Holden and Jake drape themselves in vampiric cloaks of darkness and prepare to haunt the far off planet of Drakulon to explore the history horror comic magazine icon Vampirella! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

This week Goldmen and Jake break out their light guns and take on the hoards of monsters, possible German tax schemers, and horrendous voice acting that haunt the halls of Sega's House of the Dead! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 14 October 2024

This week Holden and Jake head into the Little Shop of Horrors to cover the 1960's Corman film, 1982 stage musical, the 1986 Hollywood film, and most importantly they DON'T get murdered, dismembered and fed to a plant by Rick Moranis. Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2024

This week Holden and Jake practice their best stay-alive moan as they head into the broody crime noir world of Batman: The Animated Series! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

This week Servant Holdria Pendragon and Master Jake prepare for an epic mana transfer, but get sidetracked by getting too deep into the history of Fate/Stay Night! Want even more WizBru? Support us on Patreon! Patreon.com/WizBru

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2024