9 MAG 2024 · It is Episode 58 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! This week is a two-part episode. In the first half, Matt and Mike will discuss their visit to the anime-themed bar Izakaya located at the Mall at Fairfield Commons in the Dayton, Ohio area. They'll discuss whether you should plan a trip to visit soon. In part two, Chris will discuss one of his all-time favorite anime and manga series, Berserk. He'll give you a history of the mangaka, some background on the series and a narrative description on the anime. If you are a fan of Berserk, or are looking for a series to check out, don't miss Chris' portion of this week's podcast. It is Anime Thursdays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

6 MAG 2024 · It is Episode 57 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 12 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt and Mike check out the best rock and metal releases from April 19, 2024. The guys recommend awesome new music releases from Ravage, Feuerschwanz, Nocturna, A Neverending John's Dream, Alicate and Praying Mantis. Then, we go into the vault to discuss classic releases from King Diamond and the Eagles. It's more awesome music on Music Mondays. Tune in!

5 MAG 2024 · It is Episode 56 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we review the most recent WWE premium live event, Backlash, which was held May 4 in Lyon, France. Four championships were on the line. Would the champions retain, or would new champions be crowned? Whose surprise debut shocked the boisterous crowd in France? Matt, Mike and Rachel will review the five-match card. It's our review of Backlash on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

2 MAG 2024 · It is Episode 55 of the Nerdcast Empire and it is Anime Thursdays once again! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will each discuss three of their favorite anime. Each person went beyond some of the shows we regularly discuss to suggest three shows each that you need to check out. It is Anime Thursdays once again on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

29 APR 2024 · It is Episode 54 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 11 of Music Mondays! This week, Matt, Mike and Chris will go through the new music releases of April 12, 2024. The guys check out awesome new music from Attacker, Týr, Belmont, Hikaru Utada (宇多田 ヒカル), Junkyard Drive and About Us. Then, we go into the vault to look at classic releases from Trevor Moore, Jorn and Queen. It's another episode of Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

28 APR 2024 · It is Episode 53 of the Nerdcast Empire! This week, we examine some news in the world of professional wrestling. First, we break down AEW's big angle at the end of Wednesday's Dynamite. We discuss what went wrong and how they might salvage it. We also discuss Wednesday's ratings. Then, we'll talk about NXT Spring Breakin from Tuesday night. We discuss the new WWE tag team title belts and the WWE draft. It's a wrestling-themed edition of the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

25 APR 2024 · It is Episode 52 of the Nerdcast Empire and the debut episode of Anime Thursdays! Each Thursday, Matt, Mike and Chris will break down the latest news in the world of anime. We'll talk about the best new shows, some classic old shows, and spotlight some of the best anime music past and present. This week, Mike will discuss his trip to Dayton for Anime Day, hosted by the Sekai Guild, which is a precursor to a potential new anime convention in early 2025. Then, we discuss what shows we're currently watching, both from the current season and from past seasons. It's the first episode of Anime Thursdays! Tune in!

22 APR 2024 · It is Episode 51 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 10 of Music Mondays! This week, we take a look at the new rock and metal releases from April 5th. Matt, Mike and Chris will check out awesome new music from Bayside, Greyhawk, Emerald Eye, Paralandra, Hardraw and Symakya. Then, we'll go into the vault and check out the Dumb & Dumber Soundtrack, and classic albums from Iced Earth and Gordon Lightfoot. It's Music Mondays on the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

21 APR 2024 · It is Episode 50 of the Nerdcast Empire! Thank you to everyone who has listened so far! This week, anime is the topic. We first talk about a group of shows now in limbo after Funimation's website shut down a few weeks ago. This includes some big titles that did not head over to Crunchyroll. Then, we'll each talk about five of our favorite anime themes of all time. This will be a monthly topic on our new Anime Thursdays, which will start this week! It's #50 for the Nerdcast Empire. Tune in!

15 APR 2024 · It is Episode 49 of the Nerdcast Empire and Episode 9 of Music Mondays! This week, we're going to review the best rock and metal releases from March 29. Matt, Mike and Chris are going to talk about awesome new music from Rage, Saturday Night Satan, Ivory Tower, Skraeckoedlan, Fatal Fire and Stoned Turtle. Then, we'll go into the vault to discuss classic albums from Pink Floyd, Helloween and Billy Joel. It's Music Mondays again on the Nerdcast Empire! Tune in!