Best Zach And Calvin Podcasts (2025)

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“Before & After” Part 2: Carl M. Banks and Nicole Greevy (Episode 80) 35:52

15d ago35:52

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Give a listen to the second half of our first-ever student matinee, performed at the beautiful Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space on March 13, 2025. Listen to Part 1 here. The fantastic Najah Imani Muhammad hosted the show for a theater full of high school juniors from Global Learning Collaborative and Talent Unlimited High School to he…

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“Before & After” Part 2: Carl M. Banks and Nicole Greevy (Episode 80) 35:53

15d ago35:53

35:53

Give a listen to the second half of our first-ever student matinee, performed at the beautiful Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space on March 13, 2025. Listen to Part 1 here. The fantastic Najah Imani Muhammad hosted the show for a theater full of high school juniors from Global Learning Collaborative and Talent Unlimited High School to he…

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“Before & After” Part 1: Calvin S. Cato and Michele Carlo (Episode 79) 34:51

30d ago34:51

34:51

Our spring “Before & After” show was our second time performing at the beautiful Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space on March 13, 2025, but it was our very first student matinee! Our storytellers and our special guest host, Najah Imani Muhammad, who are all No, YOU Tell It! alums, illustrated the power of storytelling for a theater full …

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“Left My Heart” Part 2: Zach Rothman-Hicks and Carl M. Banks (Episode 78) 34:36

5M ago34:36

34:36

It is fitting that this heartfelt story swap, inspired by the life and music of Astoria legend Tony Bennett, includes our first live musical performance. Give a listen as story coach Tim Lindner gets to know a little bit more about our two storytellers before they step into each other true tales in the second half of our “Left My Heart” show perfor…

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“Left My Heart” Part 1: January Yoon Cho and Catherine Kapphahn (Episode 77) 41:20

6M ago41:20

41:20

For the first time, our four storytellers participated in a Queens community “Art Heart” event about a month before the show, where all the participants generated and shared personal stories inspired by the life and music of Astoria legend Tony Bennett from the Greater Astoria Historical Society archives. What started that day grew into this heartf…

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“Hell Gate” Part 2: Alicia Lieu and A. King McCarty (Episode 76) 37:28

7M ago37:28

37:28

After the main arch was completed, a writer for the New York Tribune said: Perhaps never in human history has a mechanical triumph of such magnitude been launched with so little fanfare. In the second half of our Hell Gate show, founding member and story director Erika Iverson interviews the authors before their story partners take the stage so tha…

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“Hell Gate” Part 2: Alicia Lieu and A. King McCarty (Episode 76) 37:27

7M ago37:27

37:27

After the main arch was completed, a writer for the New York Tribune said: “Perhaps never in human history has a mechanical triumph of such magnitude been launched with so little fanfare.” In the second half of our Hell Gate show (Listen to Part 1 here), founding member and story director Erika Iverson interviews the authors before their story part…

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“Hell Gate” Part 1: Jackie Sherbow and Mia Arias Tsang (Episode 75) 27:15

7M ago27:15

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“With a regular coat of paint that bridge can last as long as the pyramids.” – Bob Singleton, Executive Director, Greater Astoria Historical Society from Hell Gate Bridge, an Astoria icon, turns 100 years old in AMNY, March 27, 2017 Our September Hell Gate show at Grove 34 in Astoria was a Queens-based Bookend Event for the 2024 Brooklyn Book Festi…

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“Fly By” Part 2: Ben Katzner and Briana McDonald (Episode 74) 25:55

1y ago25:55

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Kicking off part 2 of our “Fly By” show, host Ellie Dvorkin Dunn shares some fun facts about teenage pilot Elinor Smith before we hear the second set of true tales inspired by the story of “The Flying Flapper” from the archives of the Greater Astoria Historical Society. No, YOU Tell It! “Fly By” was on September 28, 2023, at Grove 34 in Astoria. Po…

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“Fly By” Part 1: Lowell Stephens and Robin Gelfenbien (Episode 73) 31:26

1y ago31:26

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Have you ever heard of Elinor Smith? Our fall “Fly By” show was a fantastic way to learn about this teenage pilot who beat out Amelia Earhart for the title of “Best Woman Pilot in America” in 1930. For this special show, produced in partnership with the Greater Astoria Historical Society, we provided our storytellers with a visual prompt depicting …

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“Fly By” Part 1: Lowell Stephens and Robin Gelfenbien (Episode 73) 31:27

1y ago31:27

31:27

Have you ever heard of Elinor Smith? Our fall “Fly By” show was a fantastic way to learn about this teenage pilot who beat out Amelia Earhart for “Best Woman Pilot in America” in 1930. For this special show hosted by Ellie Dvorkin Dunn and produced in partnership with the Greater Astoria Historical Society, we provided our storytellers with a visua…

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Zach Guesses the Plot of the Barbie Film — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

Zach has been ruined by working at Blockbuster, so this month he guesses the entire plot of the Barbie film while Kiefer and Calvin give their reviews. Join us on September 1st when we review Bullet Train!Zach's Shout-Outs: What We Do In The Shadows, BAKIKiefer's Shout-Outs: Sevendust's Truth Killer, Foundation, SiloCalvin's Shout-Outs: Talk To Me …

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Music that Influenced Us! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 1:09:37

2y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Bad news good news: We weren't able to line up our interview for this month, but that means we've moved up our most influential albums media club led by Kiefer. Kiefer highlights his metal influences including TOOL and Korn. Zach dives into his hardcore roots with Stick to Your Guns and CDC. Calvin discusses the importance of Porter Robinson and Go…

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“Here & Gone” Part 2: Olena Jennings and Rosalie Chandler (Episode 72) 29:37

2y ago29:37

29:37

Did you know that two 16-foot-tall stainless-steel statues once stood atop the Astoria Pool locker rooms? Or that thousands of visitors to the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens signed a book that was included in the Westinghouse Time Capsule designed to endure for 5,000 years? Learn more about the storytellers and the Queens history from the archives of …

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“Here & Gone” Part 2: Olena Jennings and Rosalie Chandler (Episode 72) 29:36

2y ago29:36

29:36

Did you know that two 16-foot-tall stainless-steel statues once stood atop the Astoria Pool locker rooms? Or that thousands of visitors to the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens signed a book that was included in the Westinghouse Time Capsule designed to endure for 5,000 years? Learn more about the storytellers and the Queens history from the archives of …

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“Here & Gone” Part 1: Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup (Episode 71) 30:02

2y ago30:02

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In the first half of our show, story partners Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup swap stories about the culture of mutual agitation that bonds Mets fans and a mid-life move to Astoria blocks away from where inventor, Chester Carlson, created the world’s first photocopy. Two Continents and a Whole New Ballgame by Lakshmi Gandhi, performed by Dan Jessup T…

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“Here & Gone” Part 1: Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup (Episode 71) 30:01

2y ago30:01

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In the first half of our show, story partners Lakshmi Gandhi and Dan Jessup swap stories about the culture of mutual agitation that bonds Mets fans and a mid-life move to Astoria blocks away from where inventor, Chester Carlson, created the world’s first photocopy. These stories were directed by show host Ellie Dvorkin Dunn. For the first time, our…

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FASTEN YOUR SEATBELTS: We Review Fast X! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 1:01:48

2y ago1:01:48

1:01:48

We don't have friends, we have family. Matt, Zach, and Calvin strap in to discuss the eleventh film in the Fast & Furious Cinema Universe (FFCU), and each of them have wildly different histories with the series. Tune in on August 4th, when the boys discuss the music that shaped their formative years! ---Let's Connect! 📧: ⁠⁠[email protected]…

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We Sat Down with Jess Allanic from Calva Louise 1:02:28

2y ago1:02:28

1:02:28

Back in January, Zach and Calvin had the distinct honor of talking with Jess Allanic, co-founder of the multicultural British band Calva Louise. Jess talks about her history with music in Venezuela, how a big move to France in her teenage years led to the band's formation, and her DIY-attitude toward art creation. Thank you to Jess for taking time …

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We Review Wednesday! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

*snap, snap* This month, The Nerds sit down to chat about Netflix's Wednesday, their love of Lance Reddick, and Zach's tips to get over stage fright. What did you think of Wednesday? Connect with us below and let us know, and don't forget to join us on June 2nd when we review the film Fast X⁠. Timestamps: 00:15 — Rest In Power Lance Reddick 00:59 —…

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Meeting Your Heroes And What It Takes To Be A Luthier — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E07 1:02:57

2y ago1:02:57

1:02:57

From crafting custom guitars to being "IMDb on Random" the boys get the opportunity to sit down with Matt Kiefer, Founder and Luthier of Better Mousetrap Guitars. Kiefer discusses his need for a creative outlet, meeting his musical heroes, and how to enter the industry. Thanks for stopping by, Kiefer! Be sure to join us on April 7th when we review …

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Review — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 56:29

2+ y ago56:29

56:29

There's been a murduhhh... And the only ones that can solve it are The Nerds. Calvin is out sick this week so Zach is joined by Matt Kiefer from Better Mousetrap Guitars to discuss the latest entry in the Knives Out series... among other things. What did you think of Glass Onion? Connect with us below and let us know, and don't forget to join us on…

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Dungeons & Dragons and Storytelling — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E05 57:04

2+ y ago57:04

57:04

Happy New Year and Roll For Initiative! Zach and Calvin return for another interview with Paul Kolby, fellow nerd and dungeon master. Paul's highlights his history with all things nerdy including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, how he leads his campaigns, and brings back the local business shout out. Zach runs a one-shot surrounding a m…

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We Review Link Click! — This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club 1:07:43

2+ y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Welcome back to This Podcast Is For Nerds Media Club! This week, we review the Chinese anime, Link Click, which follows Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang - the owners of Time Photo Studio. The pair have supernatural abilities which allow them to enter the memories of their clients using photographs. What did you think of Link Click? Let us know on social …

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Episode 70 – Punch Up (Part 2) 35:01

2+ y ago35:01

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Celebrating 10 years of No, YOU Tell It!, the second half of our “Punch Up” show starts with the story of a waitress getting a visit from a former co-worker who looks happier and healthier than seems possible. Trying to match her glow-up, she seeks out the same Shaman but finds the visit … less than inspiring. Enjoy “Shaman Says,” Written by Jenn W…

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Episode 70 – Punch Up (Part 2) 35:02

2+ y ago35:02

35:02

Celebrating 10 years of No, YOU Tell It!, the second half of our “Punch Up” show starts with the story of a waitress getting a visit from a former co-worker who looks happier and healthier than seems possible. Trying to match her glow-up, she seeks out the same Shaman but finds the visit … less than inspiring. Enjoy “Shaman Says,” Written by Jenn W…

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Episode 69 – Punch Up (Part 1) 38:00

2+ y ago38:00

38:00

Lose yourself in school-age nostalgia in our first story, “Confection Resolution,” written by Matt Storrs and performed by Maria Rubio, which finds our hero fighting the same childhood foe … three times. Switching it up, “The Great Unknowns,” written by Maria Rubio and performed by Matt Storrs, follows an exhausted nurse in the middle of the global…

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Making Films and Finding Your Purpose — This Podcast Is For Nerds 1:10:03

2+ y ago1:10:03

1:10:03

We've got some big changes going on at Studio Nerd! In addition to our bimonthly Media Club, where we review anime, movies, television, videogames and more, we will spend the off months interviewing our favorite nerds about their passions; from Star Wars to tabletop games. This week, we had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Heather Irvine:…

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We Review The Handmaiden! — This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E02 1:00:31

2+ y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

For our second review of the season, Calvin recommended the 2016 thriller, The Handmaiden. What did you think of the movie? Let us know and be sure to watch Link Click in time for our January episode. --- Follow us! 📧: [email protected] 📷: @thispodisfornerds 🐦: @thispodis4nerds

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Media Club First Takes #1 — Link Click 18:12

2+ y ago18:12

18:12

Happy National Podcast Day! To celebrate, we're launching a new series under This Podcast Is For Nerds called 'Media Club First Takes'. The premise is that we will watch the first episode of a series and give our quick thoughts. For the inaugural episode, Zach introduces Calvin to the Chinese anime Link Click. Have you watched it? What did you thin…

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We Review Death Parade! - This Podcast Is For Nerds S04E01 1:00:05

2+ y ago1:00:05

1:00:05

It's a new season and that means a refresh on the podcast! For season 4 of the show, the boys will alternate between reviews of television, movies, and games and interviews with our favorite nerds. They'll tell us about their favorite nerdy hobbies from plants, tabletop game terrain design, and more! For our first review, Zach has recommended the 2…

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Episode 68 – Legacy Anthology Reboot 33:54

2+ y ago33:54

33:54

In anticipation of our forthcoming ten-year anthology from Palm Circle Press, we are flashing back to 2014 when we participated in The Brick’s Comic Book Theater Festival in Brooklyn. For this show, we tried something new. Usually, we give our storytellers a theme to inspire their true tales. This time, we only provided the theme “Legacy” to comic …

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