Your Guide to all Things Nerdy.

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Khleo Thomas @khleothomastv https://www.instagram.com/khleothomas
Malcolm Barrett https://www.instagram.com/verbalberappin
Brennon Edwards https://www.instagram.com/brennonproduces

Producer: Hippie Goals @HippieGoals https://links.hippiegoals.com

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Welcome to a special LIVE episode of the How To Nerd Podcast, recorded at DreamCon!

In this episode we make a HUGE announcement as Malcolm Barrett officially joins How To Nerd as a permanent host!

Then things immediately spiral into hilarious discussions about:

• Crime TV shows
• Batman vs Sherlock Holmes
• Law & Order
• The Wire
• First 48
• Narcos
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine
• True Detective
• Pokémon
• Hot dog debates
• Audience games
• Dream Con cosplay
• Crime-solving trivia
• Live audience Q&A

Featuring:
⭐ Brennon Edwards
⭐ Malcolm Barrett
⭐ Tahir Moore
⭐ Patrick Cloud

If you love:
Anime
Marvel
DC
Gaming
Movies
TV
Comics
Pop Culture
Comedy

you're in the right place.

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Your Guide to all Things Nerdy.

Welcome back to How To Nerd!

This week we're diving into meme culture—from the origins of internet memes to why they've become one of the most powerful forms of communication online.

Khleo Thomas, Brennon Edwards, and Malcolm Barrett debate:

🤣 The greatest memes of all time

📱 Which platform creates the best memes

🎭 GIF vs Meme—what's actually the difference?

🏆 Arthur Fist vs Crying Jordan, Drake, Success Kid and more in our Meme Championship Bracket

🎬 Plus, Malcolm shares stories from The Boys, Timeless, action movies like John Wick and The Raid, and why modern action films hit differently.

Who won our meme bracket?

Which meme deserves to live forever?

Let us know in the comments!

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HOSTS
Khleo Thomas @khleothomastv https://www.instagram.com/khleothomas
Brennon Edwards https://www.instagram.com/brennonproduces

GUEST: Malcolm Barrett
https://www.instagram.com/verbalberappin

Producer: Hippie Goals @HippieGoals https://links.hippiegoals.com

How To Nerd - https://direct.me/howtonerd

00:00 Welcome Back! Malcolm Barrett Returns
01:22 What We're Nerding Out On: Devil May Cry Anime
06:06 Summer Game Fest 2026, Kingdom Hearts 4 & Gears of War
08:06 The Raid vs. John Wick | Best Action Movies Ever?
14:11 The Furious Review & Why Everyone Is Talking About It
15:14 Meme Culture Explained: Why Memes Matter
15:34 Turning Brennon Into a Viral Meme 😂
20:22 What Is a Meme? Richard Dawkins & Internet History
21:21 Best Social Media Platform for Memes (TikTok vs Instagram vs X)
25:16 Black Twitter, Threads & How Memes Changed Communication
26:00 Malcolm Barrett Talks Timeless, The Boys & Time Travel
29:53 Do Internet Memes Ever Die?
31:17 GIF vs Meme Explained (What's the Difference?)
34:22 Brennon's Mom Crashes the Podcast 😂
38:17 The Greatest Internet Memes of All Time
43:30 Internet Meme Championship Bracket
49:05 If You Could Save Only ONE Meme...
50:49 Why Brennon Wasn't Allowed to Watch TV Growing Up
52:02 DreamCon Announcement & Outro

Your Guide to all Things Nerdy.

HOSTS
Khleo Thomas @khleothomastv https://www.instagram.com/khleothomas
Brennon Edwards https://www.instagram.com/brennonproduces

Producer: Hippie Goals @HippieGoals https://links.hippiegoals.com

How To Nerd - https://direct.me/howtonerd

Cosplay, anime fashion, and creative collabs collide in this episode of Into The Nerdverse! 🎭✨

We’re joined by @btime41, who shares his journey into cosplay, favorite anime characters, and thoughts on how fandom fashion shows up in everyday life. From rocking a Ghostface mask to debating Future Trunks’ drip, we dive into how cosplay, anime merch, and streetwear brands are shaping culture.

👕 Anime x Fashion crossovers: Nike x SAO, League of Legends x Louis Vuitton, Sonic x Timberland, and more!
🎬 Favorite anime fights, cosplay struggles, and convention dreams.
🔥 Plus, a look at how celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo bring cosplay into the spotlight.

👉 If you’re into anime, cosplay, or fandom culture, this one’s for you.

📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Into The Nerdverse episodes!
Follow BTime41: TikTok & Instagram @BTime41 https://www.instagram.com/btime41
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0:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome
2:19 – First Impressions: Ghostface Mask & Cosplay in Daily Life
4:22 – Mixing Cosplay with Normal Life & Creative Expression
6:25 – Shoutouts to Cosplayers Who Inspired BTime41
10:11 – Anime Origins: Naruto, Sasuke & Getting Back Into Anime
12:43 – Cosplay Journey Since 2017
13:05 – Favorite Cosplays: Inuyasha, Tanjiro & More
18:14 – Cosplay vs. Anime Merch: Which Would You Rock in Public?
23:49 – Crocs, Jibbitz & Random Fashion Collabs (Sonic x Timberland, Xbox x Gucci, LV x LoL)
26:35 – Future Trunks Set the Tone for Anime Drip
28:30 – Cosplay Challenges: Wigs, Fur Pieces & Accuracy
33:07 – Anime Fits & Who Pulled Them Off Best
36:22 – Character Introductions & First Impressions in Anime
37:15 – Childhood Memories: Drawing Spongebob with Grills on MySpace
39:10 – Dream Anime x Fashion Collabs (Nike x SAO)
44:49 – Forced Celebrity Marketing vs. Authentic Creativity
46:21 – Fast & Fun Cosplays That Always Win
47:55 – Celebrity Cosplay Talk: Lizzo & Megan Thee Stallion
53:13 – More Celebrity Cosplay Ideas (Nicki, Meg as Hinata, etc.)
58:04 – Favorite Anime Fights: Rock Lee vs. Gaara & More
59:26 – Inuyasha Nostalgia & Toonami Vibes
1:00:33 – Top 3 Anime Picks: Naruto, Demon Slayer, JJK
1:02:08 – Guest Plugs, Shoutouts & DreamCon Plans
1:03:45 – Wrap-Up & Closing