Nerd Best Friends

The Scoobies are back from HellmouthCon 2026, and we've got stories to tell!Join Rob, Analese, and special guest Whitney Hathcock as we relive an unforgettable weekend celebrating all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. From celebrity panels and behind-the-scenes moments to cosplay, fandom friendships, and the wonderfully weird surprises that only happen at a Buffy convention, we're sharing our favorite memories from this year's trip to the Hellmouth.Whether you joined us in Torrance or are experiencing HellmouthCon from afar, this episode is packed with laughs, nerdy tangents, convention highlights, and plenty of Buffy love. If you've ever wondered what makes fandom conventions so special—or you're already planning your next one—this is the episode for you.So grab your stake, sharpen your wit, and come hang out with your Nerd Best Friends for another nerdy adventure.What was the nerdiest thing YOU did this week? Let us know on social media @NerdBestFriends, and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with the nerds in your life! Join the NERD HERD on Patreon!

It's time for another summer NERDSTALGIA episode! This week we revisit the episode about Dollhouse, which originally aired December 11, 2024. New episode next week on our Nerd Travels to the Hellmouth. What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? -------------Season 4 series nerding is on the 2009-2010 television series Dollhouse starring Eliza Dushku. Enter the sci-fi mind-wiping universe from Joss Whedon with the NERDS. Analese knows there's a guy on our team that dresses like a pirate and Rob wishes he could mind-wipe his rewatch to keep the fond memories of this show fonder.Also in this episode: Snarling Badger Studios, The Great Goblin Hargle-Bargle, OnlyGames.co, psychedelic therapy, the Whedonverse, mini games, Final Girl series 3.

It's time for more summer NERDSTALGIA! This episode originally aired April 15, 2025, and is one of our favorite Top 5 list episodes. Check this one out and tell us about your favorite villains! --------It's our newest Top 5, this time NERDING OUT about our favorite bad guys and gals! Dr. Intern Joan is back! Analese is loving the literary baddies and Rob is loves going back to childhood scares.Also in this episode: hockey drinking game or a power hour, Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman and great theme songs, goofin and cheesin, true crime, reality tv shows like the Amazing Race, Vecna, The Monkey, crane machines for schools.Talk Nerdy to Me TRAILER SWAP: check out the Total Conundrum podcast, all about the spooky, the unexplained, and a good listen!Bonus episodes for subscribers on Patreon!

Up, up, and away! This week, the Nerd Best Friends head to the theater to review Supergirl! Joining us are special Patreon guests Maria, Juliana, and Josh as we share our immediate reactions to the film, dive into our favorite moments, and compare the movie to the beloved comic book that inspired it.Did the adaptation capture what made the comic so special? What changes worked? What surprised us? And, of course, we nerd out over the characters, performances, world-building, and all the little details only fellow fans would notice.Whether you've already seen Supergirl or you're deciding if it's worth the trip to the theater, grab your cape and join us for a fun, spoiler-filled conversation about the newest entry in the DC Universe.What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? Tell us on social media or in our Discord—we'd love to hear from you!Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and if you want to join future movie reviews and special episodes, become a Patreon member and join the Nerd Herd!

In anticipation of this week's big Supergirl film release, go back to episode 82 with your Nerd Best Friends and the Nerd Book Club on Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow. This is the graphic novel off which the film is based! New episode next week! Original Airdate: November 12, 2025---------------Grab your capes, grab your tissues, and get ready to fly into another epic Nerd Book Club adventure! This week, Analese and Rob dive deep into Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the beautifully bold and heart-wrenchingly heroic comic that has taken the nerd world by storm. We’re talking space cowboys, moral quandaries, epic quests, and a Supergirl story that punches you right in the feels — in the best nerdy way possible. Plus, the Nerds ask the real questions, like: how often should heroes get therapy? Could we survive intergalactic travel without snacks? And what exactly counts as a space horse? Saddle up, nerd herd — we’re going cosmic. Analese is tired of the same ol' tropes and Rob is loving the space western awesomeness. Also, Dr. Intern Joan is back! As always, we want to hear from YOU! Did you read along? What did you think of Supergirl’s story? Who do you want to see in the next Nerd Book Club pick?Don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating, share with your fellow nerds, and join us weekly for all the chaotic wholesome joy that is the Nerd Best Friends Podcast. Also in this episode: Nerd Mail, halloween episodes of Buffy, we have 99 problems and Hoopla might be one, naming your top 5 movies of all time, Almost Famous is 25 this year, winning free nerd stuff and 26 for 2026 projects, nerding out over this podcast.Thanks for being part of the Nerd Herd — the nerdiest, best friends on the internet! Subscribers don't forget to look for your EXCLUSIVE reading guide - or go to Patreon now and become a Nerd Herd member to gain exclusive access!

What happens when Buffy fandom, live reactions, and a room full of Scoobies collide at HellmouthCon? Pure chaos…in the best possible way.This week, Nerd Best Friends brings you a special LIVE episode straight from HellmouthCon at Torrance High School featuring the one and only Whitney Hathcock (@therealwhitneyhathcock)! Join Analese and Rob as they dive into Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4, Episode 19: “New Moon Rising” with Whitney’s legendary first-time watcher reactions happening LIVE and completely unfiltered.From emotional reveals and werewolf drama to Riley frustration and full-on Scooby chaos, this panel had everything Buffy fans could want—plus laughs, fandom energy, and a room full of nerds who absolutely understood the assignment.We also talk HellmouthCon highlights, Buffy fandom magic, and what it feels like to celebrate this iconic series in the actual halls of Sunnydale High (aka Torrance High School).Whether you were there in person or missed the convention, this episode lets you experience the fun, the reactions, and the nerdy love for Buffy all over again.Slay along with us and join the Nerd Herd!Follow/Subscribe wherever you podcastLeave us a 5-star review to help fellow nerds find the showFollow us on social media: @NerdBestFriendsJoin the Nerd Herd on Patreon for bonus content, early access, and more nerdy goodness at nerdbestfriends.comBecause being a nerd is better with friends!

HellmouthCon is this weekend, so what better NERDSTALGIA than to look back on our panel and experience one year ago? Check out this episode, and go get your tickets to HellmouthCon at Torrance High School, June 13 & 14! Our panel with @therealwhitneyhathcock is on Sunday at 3pm in the Little Theatre. Come get some cool swag and hear Whitney's reactions to Buffy season 4, episode 19 New Moon Rising LIVE and IN PERSON! New episode next week!

It's summer, which means it is time for some good old fashioned NERDSTALGIA! This week we look back on the episode dedicated to the comedy troupe The State and the amazing sketch comedy show from MTV in the 1990s. Join us, nerds! Don't forget to subscribe, follow us on social media, and give is that 5 star rating! Join the NERD HERD on Patreon, too!

BUFFY FANS, THIS IS NOT A DRILL. In this special One Shot episode, Analese and Rob announce that Nerd Best Friends is officially heading to HellmouthCon for a LIVE panel with the legendary @therealwhitneyhathcock! Join us June 13-14 at Torrance High School for a weekend full of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel fandom goodness.We’re talking actor meet-and-greets, fan panels, cosplay, collectibles, photo ops, and a whole lot of nerdy chaos with fellow Scoobies from across the fandom universe. If you’ve ever wanted to celebrate the Hellmouth with your nerd best friends… this is your moment.Get your tickets now through Fandom Charities and Hellmouth Events before they vanish into another dimension.Grab your stake, charge your crystals, and come hang with us in Sunnydale-adjacent glory.Listen, subscribe, leave a review, and follow Nerd Best Friends everywhere you podcast and on social media @NerdBestFriends. Because being a nerd is better with friends. Join the Nerd Herd on Patreon!