My podcast explores entertainment culture (nerd, pop, ect),self improvement and philosophy with a touch of whimsy and humor.

I'm back on the newly designed Spillway.ca!

Chris Hinkson joins me to discuss all sorts of topics ranging from Sherlock to Zombies and everything in between. Thank you for listening!

Slider image is: http://allegator.deviantart.com/art/New-Sherlock-Holmes-278127565 Her art is amazing! Go check it out!

Credits:

Hosts: Diane M. Martin and Chris Hinkson

Editor/Co-Producer: Bentley Michaels

Special thanks to Trevor Laforge for creating the DiHard Podcast Logo!

Music: That University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany.

Direct download: DiHard_98_Welcome_Back_Chris.mp3
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Show Notes:

In this episode I reveiw 2013 and go over my hopes for 2014.  I also talk about Doctor Who.  The opening and closing themes are from the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany.  This episode was put together by me because I wanted to get an episode out. As usual, listen to the 2 Nerds 1 Podcast.  If you love the Nerdist Hostful episodes then this podcast is for you!

Direct download: Episode_97.mp3
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Show Notes:

  • Member of Spillway.ca , Be More Awesome
  • Naturebox.com use the promo code Nerdist for 50% off your first order
  • Thank you to @fjd3art
  • New podcast editor: Bentley Michaels, Nertitan.com and @BentleyWho
  • New Amazon review read by Erica Burns!
  • Promo: 2 Nerds 1 Podcast

Opening and closing music performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany. Contact Information: Dihard.info Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiHard11 Facebook DiHard Podcast Page

Direct download: DiHard96_Music.mp3
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Show Notes:

  • Naturebox.com Use the promo code Nerdist for 50% off your first box! This is a great way to get healthy snacks. I'll let you know how I like my first order!

Wolf Moon Shirt:

A Million Random Numbers

Matt Mira Podcasts

  • 3/6/2013 You Made It Weird #131 http://traffic.libsyn.com/youmadeitweird/YMIW131_Matt_Mira.mp3
  • 4/9/13 One Photo Reviews Movie Podcasts: http://www.podbean.com/site/UserDownload/index/bid/462304/url/http%253A%252F%252Fonephotoreviews.podbean.com%252Fmf%252Fweb%252F7fzyje%252FEPISODE54.mp3
  • 4/26/2013 Episode #23 - Matt Mira & ME http://traffic.libsyn.com/bertcast/MIRA.mp3
  • 7/10/13 Nocturnal Emotions #44 with Matt Mira and Doug Benson: http://soundcloud.com/nocturnalemotions/44-doug-benson-matt-mira/download
  • 8/19/13 Don't Ever Change with John Roy #3 Matt Mira http://cdn2.castmate.fm/d/o/n/donteverchange/DECJR%203%20MAIN%20MATT%20MIRA.mp3
  • 8/27/13 Comedy Film Nerds: http://traffic.libsyn.com/comedyfilmnerds/CFN_ep_175.output.mp3
  • 9/13/13 Total Laime Episode 189: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/110125263-totallylaime-189-matt-mira.mp3
  • 11/4/13 Jordan, Jesse, Go! Episode 298: White Noise with Matt Mira http://traffic.libsyn.com/thornmorris/jjgo041113_ep298.mp3
  • 11/18/13 It's That Episode: https://soundcloud.com/itsthatepisode/93-matt-mira-pawn-stars-no
  • 11/18/13 Slumber Party with Allie and Georgia #27 and #28 Matt Mira http://www.feralaudio.com/27-matt-mira-pt-1/
  • 11/19/13 Girl on Guy #114 http://girlonguy.net/podcast/girl-on-guy-114-matt-mira/
  • 12/9/13 The Indoor Kids #127: Better late than Mira with Matt Mira http://traffic.libsyn.com/theindoorkids/IK127_Better_Late_than_Mira_with_Matt_Mira.mp3

Opening and closing themes by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany.

  • 12/10/13 Food is the New Rock #73 http://traffic.libsyn.com/foodisthenewrock/EP73-GiftGuide.mp3
Direct download: Episode_95.m4a
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Show Notes:

  • RIP Billy Hardwick (with a word from Chris Hardwick)
  • Happy Birthday Chris Hardwick! The Big 42!
  • Happy Anniversery to Doctor Who!
  • That Ram Band 2013 Pass in Review, Songs from Journey, Les Miserables, Sam & Dave and more! Under the direction of Dr. Brain Cardany.
Direct download: Episode_94b.m4a
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Episode 93: RIP Billy Hardwick

The PGA website posted the sad news that Hall of Fame bowler Billy Hardwick died November 16, 2013 of an apparent heart attack. I was able to meet him very briefly this year when I was in Tennessee to see his son Chris Hardwick perform. I feel like I have gotten to know him though the the stories Chis has told on the Nerdist Podcast. He clearly loved his family. He had some amazing achievements in the world of bowling. The world is poorer for loosing such a talented and passionate human being.

Let us take the time to celebrate the life of Billy Hardwick. Here is his appearance on the Nerdist podcast. He was delightful. It is a real gift to the world that Chris Hardwick recorded this intimately personal podcast with his Dad. http://www.nerdist.com/2012/06/nerdist-podcast-billy-hardwick/

This is a recent Nerdist podcast where Chris Hardwick talks about how his Mom and Dad started to talk to each other for the first time since the 1980's. It's really bitter sweet given the current news. It is comforting to know that before his death he was able to mend his relationship with Chris' Mom. http://www.nerdist.com/2013/10/nerdist-podcast-lucky-pen/

Billy Hardwick's Miller High Life Beer comercial. "My favorite tidbit about this is by far that fact that he was supposed to have lines and then take a swig, but quickly got too hammered after several takes. http://youtu.be/h_pDPhEk440

There is not much I can say that will make things easier for Chris. Just send him lots of hugs.

See the following article for Chris Hardwick's emotional and heartfelt tribute to his dad: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/19/chris-hardwick-billy-hardwick-goodbye_n_4302865.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003&utm_content=buffer21425&utm_source=buffer&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Buffer

Chris Hardwick with his Dad

(Note: If you are interested in the podcast I recorded just email or send me a DM on twitter (@dihard11) and I'll send you the link.

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Show Notes:

  • In this podcast I talk to my good friends Eric Zhang and Chris Hinkson!
  • We talk about all things table top gaming, video gaming, etc.
  • There is some @midnight talk as well as Geek and Sundry.

Opening and closing music provided without permission from the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany.

Direct download: Episode__92.mp3
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Episode 91: The Black List

Show Notes:

  • HIMYM
  • The Black List
  • @Midnight
  • The Pete Holmes Show

Music is by the University of Rhode Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany!

Direct download: Episode_91.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:25pm EDT
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Music in this podcast is performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany.
Direct download: Episode_90.mp3
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Show Notes:

  • This week I talk about the Nerdist Industries distributed film Zero Charisma
  • Nerdist Podcast episode 418 Zero Charisma: http://www.nerdist.com/2013/10/nerdist-podcast-zero-charisma/
  • It's a flawed movie but it is a human story. It is much like the hurt lock in the sense that the main character is trying to escape the reality of his dead end existence.

Music in this podcast is performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany. This week: Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (Opener), Louie Louie (Closer)

Direct download: Episode_89.mp3
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Show Notes:

  • Thank yous! Roland, Travor LaForce and Chris Hardwick
  • Twitter friends! https://twitter.com/JamesEnsor Sonic Nintendostein https://twitter.com/Shawn_me5 https://twitter.com/JRDSkinner https://twitter.com/BlondeChick80 https://twitter.com/Scilixx https://twitter.com/2nerds_1podcast https://twitter.com/BentleyWho https://twitter.com/MissArieShaine https://twitter.com/Ectocosmo0 https://twitter.com/Breixo_L_Garcia
  • The Nano crew: JetPack Blues https://twitter.com/PattyMarvel https://twitter.com/gillyblueyes Mary Leora https://twitter.com/violetcat Erika
  • Cool Stuff: Chloe and Chris Hardwick
  • Singing With

Opening Theme: Everyone Needs Someone to Love performed by the URI Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany. Closing Theme Let it Go by Geoff Smith

Direct download: Episode_88.mp3
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Lyrics:

I've been sitting here thinking about gravity,Around the universe reaching out and grabbing me,
It's like everything's pulling me back to you.
I've been wondering if it's unreality,
or if somebody up there is glad at me,
it's like everything's pulling me back to you.
I don't need to see it, oh no,
I just got to believe it, you know,
And I know you can believe it too,
Cause it's true.
I've been staring at the night sky wondering,
What's really keepin' me under it,
It's like everything's pulling me back to you
(uhmmm hummm)
(bah bah, bah bah bah, bah bah, bah bah bah bah bah, bah bah bah bah)
I don't need to see it, oh no,
I just got to believe it, you know,
And I know you can believe it too,

Cause it's true.

I could just my eyes and deny you,
and not see skies of blue,
but you are everywhere.
But thinking about gravity,
reaching out and grabbing me,
and pulling me back to you.

Follow Geoff Smith on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffsmith

Add joy to your life by buying his music! http://thegeoffsmith.com/buy-music/

Direct download: Singing_in_Cars.m4a
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Show Notes:

  • World War ZzzzZzzZZ
  • 2/3 Nerdist on Friday at the Wilbur
  • Joke of the weak
  • Marching Band 2008: Bill Chase show. It was my first show marching in a very long time.
  • Promo for 2 Nerds 1 Podcast
  • Open Up Wide, Handbags and Gladrags, Get it On
  • Go to dihard.info to find me on the interwebs! 

Opening theme is Doom's Day by Murray Gold. Ending songs are performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany.

If you enjoy the podcast please leave me a rating on iTunes.

Direct download: Episode_86.mp3
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Show notes:

  • I finally saw Star Trek Into Darkness
  • Star Trek Into Darkness Musical Interlude
  • The Final Burn: Burn Notice has its series finale

Do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Consider donating some spare change to the awesome people at spillway.ca! There is a donation button somewhere! Opening Music and closing music by the URI Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany (The best band director in the known universe!)

Direct download: Episode_85.mp3
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Show Notes

Remember: Do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Intro and ending music by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Brian Cardany.

Direct download: Episode_84.mp3
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Opening theme, Drum Feature from the URI Ram Marching Band Closing Themes: Fire and Louie Louie all preformed under the direction of Brian Cardany! DiHard Podcast is a proud member of Spillway.ca! Go visit them for more creative awesome goodness!

Direct download: Episode_83.mp3
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Show Notes:

  Opening theme: Night on Bald Mountain Closing theme: Fight Song Segue Sung, Louie Louie Performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brain Cardany.

Direct download: Episode_82.mp3
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Show Notes:

Quote from the book: "No matter what tricks you use or what decisions you make, go easy on yourself as someone who's on a never-ending question for improvement. No one sets out to make a bad decision...(insert reference to 2011 here)" Chris Hardwick The Nerdist Way

Opening theme is my favorite quote from Doctor Who The Almost People plus Malaguena performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany. Closing theme Do it anyway by Ben Folds Five from their album The Sound of the Life of the Mind.

Direct download: podcast_WNW_0-12.mp3
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The opening and closing themes performed by the URI Ram Band under the direction of Brian Cardany. Apache was the opening theme and Louie Louie is the closing theme.

Direct download: episode_81_2.mp3
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Opening theme "I am the Doctor" by Murray Gold Closing theme "Louie Louie" performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Direct download: episode_80.mp3
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Show Notes:

  • Marching Band Music includes a whole show featuring: Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
  • I do believe we are doing a Journey show too!
  • The Pride of Erie!
  • Who is the next doctor? I recorded this before the announcement. Check my articles on http://nerdtitan.com !

Opening Theme: Carmina Burana by Carl Orff Closing Theme Louie Louie performed by The URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Direct download: episode_79.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:33pm EDT
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Opening Theme: Lock You Up Closing Theme: Louie Louie Both performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Direct download: episode_77.mp3
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Opening Theme: Lock You Up Closing Theme: Louie Louie Both performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Direct download: episode_76.mp3
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In this episode I talk about my favorite comedians and why I love them.

Show Notes:

Opening Theme: Lock You Up Closing Theme: Louie Louie Both performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Direct download: episode_75.mp3
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Show Notes:

(I say it's 73 but it's really episode 74! You can't hire good help these days. ;-)

Opening Theme: Lock You Up Closing Theme: Louie Louie Both performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Direct download: episode_74.mp3
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Show Notes:

  • We try to end on something lighter
  • Pirate of the Carobinian: Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom vs. Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz
  • Alice in Wonderland (Another movie I didn't see)
  • Green Lantern
  • We are keeping it light with the recent deaths of Ray Haryhausen (RIP), Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly, and Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman
  • Chris' favorite movie of all time: They Live
  • Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe and other movie/books by C. S. Lewis
  • Meeting people from the 1950's movies
  • New Media: I mention Macklemore--we talk about making a career without major companies
  • Star Trek: What's yours?
  • BBC, I recommend Torchwood, Chris recomends The Day of the Triffids http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081850/
  • Star Trek the reboot: I <3 Simon Pegg
  • Simon Pegg and Nick Frost
  • He called it Ted but it's really Paul
  • Death Wish movie series
  • Nicholas Cage

Thank you for listening! Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Opening Theme: Lock you up performed by URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany Closing Theme: Louie, Louie performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany

Direct download: episode_70c.mp3
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Direct download: episode_70b.mp3
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Characterize:

  1. Come up with the dumbest, hackiest thing you can think of. me? This: http://spillway.ca/2013/05/13/episode-69-now-hear-me-out/
  2. How can you start tweaking it to make it your own?
  3. Is there a project you've been putting off because of prejudgement? What is it?
  4. What are some limitations you've imposed on yourself? Is it possible they're not true?

Opening Theme: Matt Smith's 11th Doctor Saying "I am and always will be the optimist, the hoper of far-flung hopes, the dreamer of improbable dreams." Malaguena performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany. Closing theme is "Do It Anyway" by Ben Folds Five.

"If you can believe you deserve good things and cultivate this skill of "putting yourself out there no matter what" you will be ahead of 98% of the people on this eroding rock." -Chris Hardwick

Direct download: podcast_WNW_0-08.mp3
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Show Notes:

  • Introducing Chris Hinkson. He works with me at the University of Rhode Island technology help desk. I've know him for many years.
  • Super Hero Movies: Are there too many?
  • We talk about the different movies coming out including movies based on lesser known characters
  • Our conversation wonders from horror movies to bizzar movies
  • We both have shitty memories so there is a bunch of information we forget
  • The Incredible Hulk and how incredible Bill Bixby was as a human and actor
  • Fantastic 4
  • Priest the movie
  • Walking Dead
  • Jean Claude van Damme has good movies?
  • We end with a brief discussion of Nascar.

Thank you for listening! Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now.

Direct download: episode_70a.mp3
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Episode 69: Now Hear Me Out!

Show Notes:  

Opening music: Ben Folds Five "Do it anyway" (Because I needed to remember this when releasing this....)

Closing music: Martha Jones Theme on piano by Murray Gold (Because....#feeelings)

Also sampled: Ben Folds Five "Philosophy"

I apologize for the highly self indulgent episode. I equally apologize for the horrible execution of this adequately written piece. Well you have to start somewhere. I will be back to my unapologetically enthusiastic self. Thank you for allowing me to experiment.

Remember: Do not give up what you want most for what you want right now!

Direct download: episode_69_2.mp3
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Show Notes:

Music: Children of Sanchez, Louie Louie both performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany. Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now. Thank you for listening!

Direct download: episode_68.mp3
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In this episode I talk all about hitting the Wall. I talk about my experiences with the wall and explain what I think this concept is. I also discuss a few strategies from the Nerdist Way as well as other places for breaking through the wall.

Opening theme my favorite Doctor Who quote followed by Estancia performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany. Ending theme "Do It Anyway" by Ben Folds Five.

Thank you for listening.
Remember:

"If you can believe you deserve good things and cultivate this skill of "putting yourself out there no matter what" you will be ahead of 98% of the people on this eroding rock."

Direct download: podcast_WNW_0-07.mp3
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Thank you for listening! Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Opening theme is Echano. The closing theme is Hey, Baby. Both performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany

Direct download: episode_67.mp3
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Walking the Nerdist Way 06

Summary and links

Opening theme my favorite Doctor Who quote followed by Estancia performed by the URI Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.  Ending theme "Do It Anyway" by Ben Folds Five.

Thank you for listening. Remember: "If you can believe you deserve good things and cultivate this skill of "putting yourself out there no matter what" you will be ahead of 98% of the people on this eroding rock."

Direct download: podcast_WNW_0-06.mp3
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Episode 66: I Only Podcast When It Rains

Once again it was raining when I recorded this pod in my 2013 Ford Fusion Mobile Recording studio. Summary and links

  • The top songs from the 2010 University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardnay
  • Two Nerds One Podcast Subscribe here! http://dihrd.me/ZeHoya
  • Spillway.ca: Here is the page I mention but not by name http://spillway.ca/category/one-sheets/
  • Performance Nerd Podcast: http://www.nerdtitan.com/category/pcast/

Opening music Estancia Closing theme Louie Louie. Both are preformed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

This episode is brought to you by Hover.com. They are a fantastic domain name restistration system. The interfaces are super easy and the customer support is the tops. If you need a cheap domain please use the link http://hover.dihard.info. Use the code nerdist at checkout to receive 10% off your order!

Thank you for listening!

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want right now!

Direct download: episode_66.mp3
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Summary and Links:

Support the show by subscribing and rating the podcast on iTunes! http://itunes.dihard.infoThank you for listening! Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now!

Themes performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Opening Theme: Get it On

Closing Theme: Louie Louie 2012!

Direct download: episode_64b.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:15pm EDT
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Walking the Nerdist Way

This episode is also known as the truth about truth. Important Links:

  • 6 Truths That will Make You a Better Person: http://dihrd.me/WKYr89
  • Develop a positive attitude: http://dihrd.me/14NNQg3
  • The Nerdist Way!!! (We are still covering the Mind!)
  • Characterize!!! * What are some of the reasons things aren't working out? * Write them in your character tome. * Write BULLSHIT over the ones that are bullshit. Draw cartoon flies for special effects!
  • Keep it SMART!
  • Podcast closer!! "If you can believe you deserve good things and cultivate this skill of "putting yourself out there no matter what" you will be ahead of 98% of the people on this eroding rock."

Thank you very much for listening! Do you have comments? You have questions! Maybe they are quemments (TM Nerdist).  Feel free to ask them via a number of social media sites! Go to dihard.info for all things dihard! Pleae subscribe to iTunes and leave a review?

Opening theme "Handbags and Gladrags" performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Closing theme "Do it anyway" written and performed by Ben Folds Five.

Direct download: podcast_WNW_0-03_2.mp3
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This week's episode!

  • Season 9 of How I Met Your Mother is official!
  • Art work for this episode is borrowed from Alen Myer!! Check out his stuff http://www.kidicthus.com/page4/
  • Follow him on twitter! https://twitter.com/Kid_Icthus
  • New podcast!!! If you are looking for something to tide you over to the next Nerdist check out this site and this podcast! The podcast if Performance Titan Podcast and he host is the talented Bentley Michaels. Start with episode #3 with King Richard III the Comic Titan. Check out www.nerdtitan.com. There is so much nerdy content being developed. It is a fantastic site!!
  • https://twitter.com/NerdTitanComedy
  • https://twitter.com/BentleyWho
  • @Rocketboom, @KnowYourMeme and @Magmavideos
  • All Star Bowling has the guys from the Key of Awesome!!!! But they are bowling with Chris?? This is---odd. I wonder what's going on there. Anyways this is totally cool. Two things I nerd out over are getting together for an unholy bowling alliance!!
  • Follow the most adorable fan girls on the planet: Ashley Bonner: https://twitter.com/Fangirlist Siera Houk https://twitter.com/SierraHouk
  • This week on Comedian's Comedian Podcast: Stephen Grant! http://www.comedianscomedian.com/

Thank you for listening! Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Please subscribe on iTunes and give me a review while you are there? http://itunes.dihard.info Opening theme "Open Up Wide" Closing theme "Louie Loue" Both performed by the University of Rhode Island Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.

Direct download: episode_58.mp3
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Episode 57: Hobbit Shipmates

* The Hobbit: The good, the bad and the Ugly

* HIMYM gets one more season!

* Shipmates http://dihard11.wordpress.com/2013/01/20/shipmate/

* American Idol Best of!

* Please subscribe via iTunes? Give me 5 stars while your there? It helps people find the pod!

Opening Music Song is "Open Up Wide". Closing music song is "Louie Louie". Both are preformed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany!

Direct download: episode_57.mp3
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Summary:

  • The New Fords Fusions are designed like a Jaguar. I love my new little recording studio.
  • Quemment of the week: How much would you spend to eat dinner with a person of your choice? Who would it be? (My answer may SHOCK)
  • Philosophical issue of the week: Love what you love--unappologically! Be respectful of things you hate. When you hate things make sure you do so in a respectful way. Just saying you hate X isn't good enough. Remember, what you hate maybe something someone loves.
  • Please rate me on iTunes! http://itunes.dihard.info
  • A Nerdist shout out to @AaronRholer @JamesEnsor and @ThinkingMyMind

Thank you for listening! Remember: do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Opening theme is Open Up Wide. Closing theme is Louie Louie. Both are performed by the University of Rhode Island Marching Band. I love those guys!!!

Direct download: episode_56.mp3
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Episode 55: 90 Days

Highlights:
   * Travel time: From NH to DC and back again
   * The Hobbit
   * Louis CK
   * Question/Comment/Quemment: Question: If you could spend 1 night with anyone, who would it be? Why? Would your answer change if you had to spend 90 days in jail?
  

Nerdist Spotlight

  • http://society6.com/Dihard
  • http://society6.com/indefiniteobjects
  • https://twitter.com/mutablemind
  • @ThinkingMyMind https://twitter.com/ThinkingMyMind

Opening theme is the song Open up Wide performed by the 2008 URI Marching Band.  Closing theme is Louie Louie performed by the University Marching Band 2011!

Direct download: episode_55.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:00pm EDT
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Episode 54: Sometimes the room gets dusty

I am eternally grateful to Trevor for giving me a real honest to goodness avatar/icon! I feel like a legit podcast! Links from the pod:  

  • My Twitter Awards:
  • Meaningless Awards 2012 best new pods @MissionLogPod @MadManBoxPod @FEaB_Podcast @JonahRaydio you win my continued support! #DiHardPod
  • Meaningless awards 2012: fav twitter @DoctorQuemmento @WGladstone @Pixelation @MattMira Thx for the consistent Lols! You win my admiration!
  • Meaningless Awards 2012: best fan friendly feeds @nerdist @twhiddleston @WilliamShatner You win my respect and non creepy hugs! :)
  • Meaningless awards 2012 Best Indi Films @birbigs and @JoshRadnor I can't say enough good about these films! Go buy 'em! Please?
  • Goals for 2013
  • From the Web! Favorite moments from TV. A random tweet from @nerdist.
  • A very special interview
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A very special Thank You to Trevor! He brought my vision of a logo to life! I feel like a real podcast now that I have a dedicated logo! *HUGS*

  • Shooting in CT
  • Read this article on the CT Tragedy: http://sierrahouk.com/2012/12/14/839/
  • I wish Chris Hardwick smelled like petrocol.
  • We (my guy and I) actually live in Markt Schwarben not Poing. Roland works in Poing. I know this!
  • Christmas and what it has come to mean to me. For me the holiday season is a time to decompress from the busy fall and get ready for the spring. This year it is very hard for me to be excited about Christmas. I cannot believe another year is gone. I'll save the introspection for next week's podcast.
  • Comments from Twitter: @DanBeyerle :listening to "Ho Ho Hoey" while setting up decorations and opening presents. Favorite Movie is "A Christmas Story"
  • @JamesEnsor: The Home Alone Dualogy. I don't consider 3, 4, or 5 to be legit Home Alone movies. #53
  • @Kacibelle national lampoon's Christmas vacation #holidayshenanagians
  • @rhinosaur aka Curtis: Muppet Christmas Carol followed closely by The Ref.
  • @Louie_Moo I think my favorite Christmas movie is probably Gremlins.
  • Invisible Mikey: Left a lovely message on my WordPress page.
  • My Top 5 and why.

Have a safe and fun holiday season! Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! I really appreciate you taking the time to read and listen to my silly little podcast. Songs used: Open up wide performed by the 2008 URI Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany. Do it anyway by Ben Folds Five

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So we begin with the mind. I have a bunch of revolutions to pass on to you. They might blow your mind!

  • Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Nerdist-Way-Reach-Next-Level/dp/042525318X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1353680186&sr=1-1&keywords=nerdist+way
  • You are the warden rather than the prisoner of your emotions. - Chris Hardwick
  • The third is the Carlos Castaneda quote "We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.” It only makes sense to put your energy into being happy. Making that decision only brings positive energy into your life. People like being around happy people.
  • Choose a positive attitude.
  • If you are looking for evidence to support your particular attitude, you will find it in the world. If you think the world is full of trolls, you will find them. In fact they are all you will see.
  • RPG Your Life
  • Character Tome
  • Quemment Time!
  • Today's Lesson: You deserve to be happy. More on that next week.

Here are some links that deal with the issues we discussed:

  • Josh Rodner: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/josh-radnor-liberal-arts-meet/id301899522?i=120482992&mt=2
  • http://www.nerdist.com/2012/11/nerdist-podcast-maria-bamford-returns/
  • http://www.nerdist.com/2012/12/maria-bamford-and-how-laughter-is-the-best-medicine-when-it-hits-closest-to-home/
  • Depression Comx: http://depressioncomix.tumblr.com/
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Episode 51b: You gotta BE!

Originally I was going to name this episode: I'm telling you guys, it's not a cult! But I listened to the Nerdist Episode "Microwave Beef." They were talking about Chris' birthday party. Jonah's go to kareoke song is "You gotta be." I have not heard this song in ages but I have no been able to keep it out of my head. So I recorded it. Yes I included it on this episode. YOU are welcome. This is my craziest episode to date. I apologize for rambling but hopefully you have fun listening!

Thank you for listening! Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Larry Miller returns in 2013---if the Myans were wrong! But we all know they were! Opening Theme is "Open up wide" performed by the 2008 URI Marching Band. The closing theme is "Do it anyway" by Ben Folds Five. [youtube="http://youtu.be/VgICnbC2-_Y"]

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Episode 50 Walking the Nerdist Way pt. 1

This is the first of many parts of Walking the Nerdist Way. (If you have a better idea let me know and I'll buy you a free Nerdist T-Shirt).

Important Links:

Summary

  1. Walking the Nerdist Way contest: help me think of a better name and I'll buy you a t-shirt of your choice from http://www.spreadshirt.com/
  2. Why read the Nerdist Way?
  3. The mind: You are the time lord of your TARDIS! Seize your nerdly powers and use them to help you and not hurt you.
  4. The Body: Important because when your body hurts everything sucks.
  5. Time: find out where you are loosing time and capture it for greater productivity for creativity!
  6. I <3 School and Large Debts: College (or advanced training): This is an investment in YOU.

Thank you for listening! Remember, do not give up what you want most for what you want right now! Opening Theme: Estancia performed by the 2010 URI Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardanay. Closing Theme: Louie Louie performed by the 2011 URI Marching Band.

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This podcast was recorded on my way to New Hampshire.

Stuff talked about:

  • Props and puppets, I forgot the name of Jeff Dunham
  • I tell my favorite Chris Hardwick joke BADLY (But do watch his special on Comedy Central!!!)
  • The nature of comedy
  • The advantages of editing and not being lazy
  • Comedy mashup is cool
  • Larry Miller is still not back

Follow me on @dihard11

For more information: http://dihard.info

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In this episode I explain my love for How I Met Your Mother. It is in its 8th season. People who love the show know why it is still on but other people are baffled as to the appeal. I shed some light on this subject. A quemment from DoctorQuemmento!!! I'm thrilled beyond all thrillness!

There were many anniversaries this week! I talk about a few of them. Drunk Hulk turns 3! Vladimere Putin turns 60! DiHard turns 1! I get emotional talking about Chris Hardwick's sobriety anniversary of 9 years!

Confession: I still have not watch Angels Take Manhattan.

Thank you for listening! Remember, don't give up what you want most for what you want right now! More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info Opening music the theme to How I Met Your Mother, Hey Beautiful.  The closing song is “Do it anyway” by Ben Folds Five.

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Episode 45: Good Bye Yellow Brick Road

There are no spoilers for Angels Take Manhattan.  This is my good bye to Amy and Rory before I watch their final episode.  My favorite Amy episode is "The Girl who Waited."  It is not only a great story but an amazing acting job by Karen Gillan.  

From the Cardiff Doctor Who Convention: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jPsrYs5u9A

Remember, do not give up what you want for what you want right now!

Thank you for listening.

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

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In this episode I talk about Chris Hardwick on Pete Holmes' You Made It Weird: http://www.nerdist.com/2012/09/you-made-it-weird-87-chris-hardwick/

I talked about the Nerdist Way.  Have you been giving yourself a 5 minuet hug? Your assignment for next week is to start your characer sheet! We need to do this thing and post a bunch of examples to nerdistway.com

Thank you for listening! Remember, don't give up what you want most for what you want right now!

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info Opening music “Get it on” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band. The closing song is “Do it anyway” by Ben Folds Five.

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Episode 43: Do it again anyway!

This is my super special awesome Ben Folds Five celebratory podcast of their new album "The Sound of The Life of The Mind."

The first video featuring Ben Folds Five & Fraggles!!!!!! Welcome back you two crazy groups! Have I mentioned lately that I love this song?

http://youtu.be/mEyrfFwf3rI

Here is the making of the Ben Folds Five & Fraggles video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY5u5nc0UhI

Ben Folds on Nerdist October, 2011

Ben Folds & Fraggles September, 2012

Buy Ben Folds Five Album where ever you usually buy your multimedia!! Ben Folds Five website

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/sound-life-mind/id547716302

Amazon (Be sure to use the Nerdist Link!!): http://www.amazon.com/The-Sound-Of-Life-Mind/dp/B008KRWK8U/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1

The Geoff Smith!

Thank you for listening! Remember, don't give up what you want most for what you want right now!

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

If you like the show please rate it on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dihard-podcast/id505711992?mt=2

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info Opening music “Get it on” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.

The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreleased song by Ben Folds Five.

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Episode 42: Life, The Universe and Happythankyoumoreplease

Around the Pods:

Nerdist: Comedy Mutant: http://www.nerdist.com/2012/09/nerdist-podcast-comedy-mutant/

Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend: http://alisonrosen.com/2012/09/ariynbf-131-with-jamie-lee/

Recommendation: Happythankyoumore: http://www.amazon.com/Happythankyoumoreplease-Josh-Radnor/dp/B0051UXY2A/ref=sr_1_1_vod_0_pur?ie=UTF8&qid=1347755732&sr=8-1

The Nerdist Way by Chris Hardwick: http://www.amazon.com/The-Nerdist-Way-Reach-Level/dp/0425243540/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346523286&sr=8-1&keywords=the+nerdist+way

Spotify Playlist for Songs of the Week: DiHard Song Recommendations

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now! Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe to This Week with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/

Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

If you like the show please rate it on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dihard-podcast/id505711992?mt=2

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info

Opening music “Get it on” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.

The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreleased song by Ben Folds Five.

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/sound-life-mind/id547716302

Amazon (Be sure to use the Nerdist Link!!): http://www.amazon.com/The-Sound-Of-Life-Mind/dp/B008KRWK8U/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_1

Pledge Music: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/benfoldsfive

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Episode 41: Measure this?

This episode:

  • I survived the week.
  • Nerdist had a hostful and it was hostfully good. They also have been posting by 6am EDT.
  • Birbiglia week! OK, I'll go see Sleep Walk with me. 

Song of the week!

You can't always get what you want sang by Chrystal Bowersox (alumni of American Idol)

Philosophical issue of the day: Metircs or MEASURE THIS!

Quemment!! 

Recomendation:

The Nerdist Way by Chris Hardwick: http://www.amazon.com/The-Nerdist-Way-Reach-Level/dp/0425243540/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346523286&sr=8-1&keywords=the+nerdist+way

Spotify Playlist for Songs of the Week: DiHard Song Recomendations

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now! Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe to This Week with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/

Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

If you like the show please rate it on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dihard-podcast/id505711992?mt=2

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info Opening music “Get it on” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band. The closing song is “Do it anyway”  unreleased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!


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Episode 40: One night at band camp...

Song of the Week:

Around the Pods

Philosophical issue of the week. Recommendation: The Nerdist Way by Chris Hardwick: http://www.amazon.com/The-Nerdist-Way-Reach-Level/dp/0425243540/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346523286&sr=8-1&keywords=the+nerdist+way

Spotify Playlist for Songs of the Week: DiHard Song Recomendations

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now! Thank you so much for listening! Subscribe to This Week with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/

Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

If you like the show please rate it on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dihard-podcast/id505711992?mt=2

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info Opening music “Get it on” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band. The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreleased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!

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Episode 39: Get it On!

Song of the Week

Adam’s pick: Get It On, by Chase

Around the Pods
Philosophical Issue of the Day (or what is wrong with me?) 
Podcasts/blogs/creation:  Chris states that by creating things you are already ahead of 80% of the people on the planet. Homework assignhment: One-Minuet Hug
Joke of the Weak
Recommendation of the Week 
Five Guys Burger's and Fries Review/Song
Original video:

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now!  Thank you so much for listening!

Subscribe to This Week with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/
Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

If you like the show please rate it on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dihard-podcast/id505711992?mt=2

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info

Opening music “Get it on” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.  The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!



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Song of the week: Philosophy by Ben Folds off the album "Best Immatation of Myself"

Arround the Pods

   * You Made It Weird
http://www.nerdist.com/2012/08/you-made-it-weird-75-john-mulaney/
   * I love the new star trek podcast! http://www.nerdist.com/podcast/mission-log-a-roddenberry-star-trek-podcast/

Philosophical issue of the week (or what's wrong with me?):

This week I talk about body image and gender.

Pinterest Board: http://pinterest.com/vicentenadal/you-are-so-beautiful/

Recommendation of the Week!

Cool Story Chlo: http://youtu.be/7YjqKnXYLhc

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now!  Thank you so much for listening!

Subscribe to This Week with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/
Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

If you like the show please rate it on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dihard-podcast/id505711992?mt=2

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info

Opening music “Open Up Wide” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.  The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!



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Song of the week:

Life on Mars by David Bowie: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/life-on-mars/id14684243?i=14684194

Philosophical pondersings or what is wrong with me?

Joke of the Week (or in my case Weak)

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now!  Thank you so much for listening!

Subscribe to This Week with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/
Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info

Opening music “Open Up Wide” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.  The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!



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Episode 36: Midnight

Starting Next week: Philosophical thought for the week

Joke of the Week (or in my case Weak)

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now!  Thank you so much for listening!

Subscribe to This Week with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/
Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info

Opening music “Open Up Wide” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.  The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!



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Episode 35: Taste-fully Clothed

Recommendation:

Dave Hill's Tasteful Nudes

Tasteful Nudes

  1. http://www.amazon.com/Tasteful-Nudes-Misguided-Validation/dp/1250002036/ref=tsm_1_tp_un_it
  2. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tasteful-nudes-dave-hill/1110787182?cm_mmc=affiliates-_-linkshare-_-je6nubpobpq-_-10%3a1&ean=9781250002037&itm=1&usri=tasteful+nudes

Remember do not give up what you want most for what you want now!  Thank you so much for listening!

Subscribe to This Wekk with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/
Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info

Opening music “Open Up Wide” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.  The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!



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Episode 34: Synergistic Visitivity

Around the pods

   * Adam Carolla amd David Wild's song picks

XTC "Senses working over time" from English Settlement: iTunes  Amazon

The Jayhawks Bad Time:iTunes   Amazon
   * Listen to the various song recomendations by ACE and David Wild on my Spotify list: ACE and David Wright song recommendations
   * Nerdist had LaVar Bruton.  http://www.nerdist.com/2012/07/nerdist-podcast-levar-burton/
    * Have I mentioned that I'm on the official contributor's list on Nerdist.com. 

Joke of the Week
              

Recommendations

   * 100 Riffs I managed to get an article on Nerdist about this.  http://www.nerdist.com/2012/07/100-famous-guitar-riffs/

Subscribe to This Wekk with Larry Miller here! http://www.adamcarolla.com/LMBlog/
Follow me on Twitter @dihard11

Feedback: Dihard@dihard.info

More podcasty goodness: http://dihard.info

Support the podcast by supporting Nerdist Industries! http://support.dihard.info

Opening music “Open Up Wide” under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.  The closing song is “Do it anyway” unreased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!



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26 - Do it anyway--again? Badtiming Goat!

1)Matt Peppler http://mattpeppler.com/

2) Bens Fold Fives New Project: Still time to pledge!!

click on Pledge Music if you wish to pre-order their new album!!

Nerdist Article

My YouTube Video with Nerdist Live Photos and BF5's Do It Anyway

Amanda Palmer Kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amandapalmer/amanda-palmer-the-new-record-art-book-and-tour

Story of the day:  I'm short and hobit-esque.  That's cute right? 

Joke of the day:  mmm....ha ha ha ha. Sorry. *blush* I am learning to tell jokes. You'd think this would be a skill I developed say 1000 years ago.  Better late than never? Oh help us all.

Recommendation of the Week!!! 

Road Tripping Balls!  Live the road trip of @Skydart (Chloe Dystra of Just Cos) and @Nerdist as they head to TN!! Oh the zany adventures they have had! 

http://youtu.be/1Zo-iFA7T0Y?t=3m45s  This is the latest episode at the point where the now famous bad timing goat shows up!

GET WELL LARRY MILLER....or I'll be forced to tell more jokes!  Can the world deal with that??

Thank you for listening.  Seize YOUR burrito!

If you haven't subscribed to the Nerdist Channel YouTube Channel, what are you waiting for?  There are so many varieties of entertainment, something will grab your fancy!  There is Chris Hardwick in Celebrity Bowling!  You have weird stuff from Japan.  There is even cute things being blown up!   If you want more Nerdist content, subscribe TODAY! 

Twitter @dihard11

Feedback:Dihard@dihard.info

Opening music "Open Up Wide" under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2008 URI Marching Band.  The closing song is "Do it anyway" unreased song by Ben Folds Five. Download the song here!


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Pre-Nerdist Live Charm

Topics:

  1. Concert Band with my duet  from "Spoon River" by Percy Grainger
  2. Larry Miller update. 
  3. Pre Nerdist Stuff

Recommendations:

Another Kickstarter project!!! Article from Nerdist.com http://www.nerdist.com/2012/04/pickstarter-our-favorite-crowdfunded-projects-429/


Podcast art! Matt Peppler made this totally awesome art for Nerdist and crew.  I am printing it out for my office and to give to them after the MA show. @mattpeppler http://mattpeppler.com/
Charm by the Wild Colonials  Adam Carolla recomended the song.  I fell in love with it. Please support the artist by buying the music.  iTunes Link

Thank you for listening.  Seize YOUR burrito!

If you haven't subscribed to the Nerdist Channel YouTube Channel, what are you waiting for?  There are so many varieties of entertainment, something will grab your fancy!  There is Chris Hardwick in Celebrity Bowling!  You have weird stuff from Japan.  There is even cute things being blown up!   If you want more Nerdist content, subscribe TODAY! 

Twitter @dihard11

Feedback:Dihard@dihard.info

Opening music "Spoon River" by Percy Grainger under the direction of Brian Cardanay 2012 URI Concert Band.  Closing music Charm by Wild Colonials.

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RIP Greg Ham of Men at Work

The toughest part of this whole process has been the lack of feed back.  I have been trying to tweak the podcast by what I feel I like.  The problem is that I don't like listening to me.  So it is basically all shit to me.  I finally received some feed back.  The consensus is that I start off well then babble.  So this week I took a deep breath and really became the producer of my own podcast.  I hope you enjoy the results.

Recommendations:It's a double animation recommendation week!! The hard work of both groups of people create the awesome art that is animation.  You really cannot have one without the other.  If you are an animation (cartoon and anime) junkie like me, both are well worth your time. 
  1. Rob Paulsen's Talkin' Toons http://robpaulsenlive.com/category/podcasts/
      * Voice Actors
  2. Clay Kaytis' The Animation Podcast http://animationpodcast.com/
      * The guys that draw the characters. I forgot about this podcast until I started listening to Rob Paulsen's podcast. Welcome back old friend!

Here is a link to the article I wrote:

RIP Greg Ham

Thank you for listening.  Seize YOUR burrito!

If you haven't subscribed to the Nerdist Channel YouTube Channel, what are you waiting for?  There are so many varieties of entertainment, something will grab your fancy!  There is Chris Hardwick in Celeberty Bowling!  You have weird stuff from Japan.  There is even cute things being blown up!   If you want more Nerdist content, subscribe TODAY! 

Twitter @dihard11

Feedback:Dihard@dihard.info

Opening up theme is "Open Up Wide"  and closing theme is "Handbags and Gladrags" by University of Rhode Island Marching Band(2008) under the direction of Brian Cardnay.

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Get Well Larry Miller!

In this episode I will talk about:

  • Larry J. Miller! He was on an episode of "You Made it Weird" He also has his weekly podcast called "This Week with Larry Miller." He had a bad accident the other week. He is expected to fully recover. But they did re-post an episode this week. It is a good episode so go take a listen. But get well soon!!!!
  • My podcast is the red headed step child if Nerdist got it on with This week with Larry Miller and enjoyed a burrito afterwards. Now that's an image. Ok, this is only in my dreams but maybe one day? I'll be funny and inspirational but hopefully not bald. mmm...I'm going with silly with a touch of whimsy. Clearly I miss but...gotta keep trying.
  • It has been a tough week for everyone so I want to look at the positive stuff that happened.
  • I totally am not upset about being stood up by Nerdist for the 4th time. They did eventually reschedule but I'm really irritated. I do understand
  • Kickstarter is awesome. Both the projects I backed got funded! I donated to the Inspector Spacetime project. Also the Zack meets the Zombie book got funded!! It was tense there for a while.
  • I friended Ron Paulsen on FB. Honestly I rather he follow my twitter. I do more funny stuff there. NARF!
  • Recommendations of the week: Check out Scott Sigler on Nerdist! I've been following him on and off since 2005. If you like him then might I recommend Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff . His stories are really cool. I would also recommend Mike Bennett "One Among the Sleepless" is soooo good!!

I end the podcast by attempting Larry Miller's brilliant pod closer

Thank you for listening.  Seize YOUR burrito!

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Poetry Music is Matha's Theme played by Murray Gold. 

Buy it on iTunes!! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/marthas-theme-roses-theme/id504182857

Opening up theme is "Open Up Wide"  and closing theme is "Handbags and Gladrags" by University of Rhode Island Marching Band(2008) under the direction of Brian Cardnay.

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Sad Max and Zombies
  • I made a revelation about playing my Sax and how to play faster.
  • No Doctor Who stories but a couple of things I really wish to support.
  • Zack meets the Zombie, it's almost a thing!!!  Here is the kickstarter site: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zombi357/zach-meets-the-zombie
  • Sad Max the Musical!  It is the apocalypse and you are the only survivor, what do you do?  This is the story of what Max does.  At the end he teaches us to seize our burrito!! Hopefully my review will be posted on Nerdist.com soonly?  http://http://sadmaxmusical.com/

Opening theme is Matha's Theme played by Murray Gold.

Buy it on iTunes!! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/marthas-theme-roses-theme/id504182857

 The closing theme is from Sad Max the Musical: Literally, go watch it!!!  Make sure you spread the love.

If you have not subscribed to the Nerdist Channel, what are you waiting for?  Go to http://www.youtube.com/nerdist and click subscribe! There are so many great videos there now already!  There will be more to come!  If you are listening to me, then I know you are into Nerdist.  So make sure to support the project and subscribe.  PLEASE???!?

Thank you for listening.  Carpe Tua Burrito!

Twitter @dihard11

Feedback:Dihard@dihard.info

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Music is from the 2008 URI Pass In Review

Opening music is Open Up Wide

Closing is Handbags and Gladrags

 This is from my first year back in that URI Marching Band.

 

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