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 Kris Grainger & Andi Elliott present a weekly podcast that aims to free the geek! Join drill sergeants Kris & Andi as they set up camp and parade all things geek for your inspection. Each week they'll be raiding the barracks for all things gaming, music, hobbies, role-play, sci-fi, astronomy, science, conspiracy, unsolved mystery, toys, comics, cosplay, film, documentary, coffee, vinyl, home recording, computers, AI, retro-tech, radiation, cold-war, history, UFO...and so on. Join us under the canvas for a delve into the world of the nerd, and make suggestions on Discord for topics and questions that you'd like us to look into. From time to time we'll have guests in the mess tent who are experts in particular topics. So keep us on your podcast provider's radar and keep your comms open, because Nerdist Camp needs you to sign up right now!

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    • Airships

      Airships
      Feb 13 2026
      Hello and welcome to Nerdist Camp.Today we look at an uplifting topic, and hopefully we’ll have a filling that’s not just a load of hot air. If you’ve ever been to an American Football game in the states, or grew up in the UK in the 70s, then you’ll know exactly what we mean. They’ve been the things of dreams, and the things of nightmares. They can be uplifting or a sign of dread. Some are luxurious and made for tourists, and some are completely functional. What is their continued appeal, and why do the bad guys seem to like them so much? This may seem like an odd topic for us to cover, but as you know, we’re planning to do some deeper dives into topics this season, so it should be a “Good Year!”Yes, today we invite you to come “up, up and away in our beautiful balloon,” as we take a deep-dive into…Airships. Airships in filmsBlack Sunday (1977)Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)A View to a Kill (1985)Blade Runner (1982)Castle in the Sky (1986)Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)Charlie Chan at the OlympicsThe Golden Compass (2007)Metropolis (1927)This fortnight we are recommendingKris:Seven Days on MarsJohn Gacy drama ITVX (tbc)The Carman Family Deaths (Netflix)Andi:Smoke & Mirrors + Other Things- The Eden HouseIt got suggested after listening to The Mission. It’s a collaborative music project, tons of people, lavish, brooding. Nice. Julian Regan features on one track. Halt & Catch Fire, - ITVXDeparture - NetflixLinks mentioned in this episodeThe Island at the Top of the WorldThe Rocketeer, Airship Explosion Black Sunday (1977)Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)A View to a Kill (1985)Blade Runner (1982)Castle in the Sky (1986)Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004)Charlie Chan at the OlympicsThe Golden Compass (2007)Metropolis (1927)Wikipedia - Detailed History of AirshipsHindenburg radio coverageThe Lincolnshire Poacher - Radio StationThe Pink Floyd AirshipRare Airship PhotosIf you like what you hear, please subscribe to get notifications when each episode drops.If you'd like to suggest topics for the show, or even if you think you might be geeky enough to be a guest, then please contact the show at:nerdistcamp@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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      1 h et 14 min
    • In the SHADO of UFO

      In the SHADO of UFO
      Jan 31 2026
      Hello, and welcome to the first episode of season 2 of Nerdist Camp. We have a slight gear change this season as we head full on into 2026. This season we’re going to focus less on genres and overviews of topics we love, and we’re going to be taking a deeper dive into specific films, books, TV, music etc. Liked Thunderbirds, Stingray, Joe 90, and Captain Scarlet, but couldn’t get past the marionettes? Ever thought, those scale scene models are wasted on puppets, they should make a real science-fiction. Then look no further, for today we have you covered. In a series where Gerry Anderson takes the action and replaces lumber for luvvies, we look at UFO, the 1970 live action series that would combine model work with, some would say, acting more wooden than the puppets, and would only run for one season. Was it the Firefly of its day, or should it be filed away?UFO is available to watch, for free, now on ITVXUFO Episode List (original production order):1. Identified 2. Exposed 3. The Cat with Ten Lives 4. Conflict 5. A Question of Priorities 6. E. S. P. 7. Kill Straker! 8. Sub-Smash 9. Destruction 10. The Square Triangle 11. Close Up 12. The Psycho bombs 13. Survival14. Mindbender15. Flight Path 16. The Man Who Came Back17. The Dalotek Affair18. Time lash19. Ordeal20. Court Martial21. Computer Affair 22. Confetti Check A- OK. 23. The Sound of Silence 24. Reflections in the Water 25. The Responsibility Seat 26. The Long SleepThis is the order they were shown in on ATV in the Midlandsbut every broadcaster showed them in a different sequence.First broadcast: 16th September 1970 Last of run: 7th August 1971.NewsJohn Carpenter‘s The Thing has been selected by the Library of Congress as one of this year’s 25 films to join the National Film Registry due to their cultural, historic or aesthetic importance to preserve the nation’s film heritage.John Carpenter's 'The Thing' Has Been Added to the National Film Registry - Bloody DisgustingThis fortnight we are recommendingKris:Death Cap: The Mushroom MurdersWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryThe Secret Service (ITVX)Alien Earth soundtrack (Jeff Russo). I got the limited edition vinyl with the cellulose cover. Andi:Shrinking - Apple TVRelinq - Convert Music Links Between Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube Music'Bigfoot' sighting at Staffordshire beauty spot as dad says 'it moved so fast' - Stoke-on-Trent LiveFlying Toasters Screensaver — Classic After Dark ReturnsStar Trek: Starfleet Academy - Paramount+MAN MACHINE - NEW NIGHTMARES SEASON C4. 1993 - YouTubeThe first of three documentaries transmitted in 1993, in conjunction with the MOVIE NIGHTMARES film season in which artists, scientists and writers offer insights into their vision of the future. MAN-MACHINE looks at the latest developments in artificial intelligence, robotics and plastic surgery. Contributions from `cyber-punk' authors William Gibson and Bruce Sterling, artist Hr Giger, scientist Marvin Minsky (Head of Computing at MIT) and Dr Joseph Rosen, leading exponent of 'virtual reality' surgery.“Right about now - ish” (anniversaries we might have missed)40 years since Challenger (28th January)Brief clip of Childrens BBC Newround show breaking Challenger Shuttle disaster news - YouTubeIf you like what you hear, please subscribe to get notifications when each episode drops.If you'd like to suggest topics for the show, or even if you think you might be geeky enough to be a guest, then please contact the show at:nerdistcamp@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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      1 h et 4 min
    • Review of 2025

      Review of 2025
      Jan 9 2026
      Hello there and welcome to a very special bonus episode of Nerdist Camp. I'm joined by my regular partner in crime, the ying to my yang, the Mulder to my Skully, the sausage to my squishy buns, Andi Elliot.Welcome to our review of 2025. We'll take a look back at the episodes of the year, the topics we covered, and we look if anything we talked about needs updating.We're also going to read out some listener's comments that have come into the show, so thanks to everyone who has contributed to those, and we'll be looking if we have anything further to add, or any updates on the topics we covered.We'll also look forward to next year, the topics we will be covering, the features we'll keep, and those we might drop in order to focus on the bits we all love.Our 2025 Episodes:Science fiction Computer Games Bond, James Bond 80s Gameshows Disaster Movies Nuclear Disasters AI Board Games The Promise of Space The War of The Worlds UFO! Titanic Heist Movies Adult Fans of Lego (AFoL) Music Formats and the Rise of Digital John Carpenter Bunkers & The Cold War Bear with me, it's good (films you might give a miss that are worth the time) Christmas Films Christmas ToysTech newsMeet the Archival ‘Magician’ Restoring Massively Degraded Tape Recordings Before They’re Lost to TimeDisney Brings Olaf to Life: The Engineering Marvel Behind a Walking, Talking Robot | The NeuronGoogle Gemini Is Taking Control of Humanoid Robots on Auto Factory Floors | WIREDIn partnership with Boston Dynamics, using their Atlas robotBlu-ray hits 20 years old, and it isn't dead yet — optical disc format was introduced to the public at CES 2006 | Tom's HardwareAccording to Wikipedia various dates are mentioned, but a lot happened in 2006.The first Blu-ray Disc titles were released on June 20, 2006: 50 First Dates, The Fifth Element, Hitch, House of Flying Daggers, Underworld: Evolution, xXx (all from Sony), and MGM's The Terminator. The earliest releases used MPEG-2 video compression, the same method used on standard DVDs. The first releases using the newer VC-1 and AVC formats were introduced in September 2006.This fortnight we are recommendingKris:BBC Radio 4 - One Person Found This Helpful - Frank Skinner. Route MastersThe War of the Worlds - Graphic Novel (Kindle: Dobbs, Cifuentes) - 99p Titanic Sinks Tonight - BBC iPlayerAndi:Carry On Up The Podcast Susan Calman and podcaster and journalist Mike Muncer as they embark on a bumpy chronological journey through every film in the iconic 'Carry On' series...from 'Sergeant' to 'Columbus' via 'Screaming' and 'Camping'! As well as reviewing and ranking each film in the series, Susan and Mike will be discussing the lives and careers of its iconic stars, from Sid James to Kenneth Williams to Barbara Windsor. Deepest Dive - Podcasts on AudibleIn light of the renewed robotic search for MH370 (The company is best known for providing the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust with submersible experts and underwater robots that helped to locate Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship Endurance in 2022).Was it one of the largest ever acts of mass murder, a hijacking that went wrong, or was it something less sinister like technical failure? Co-presented by journalist and broadcaster Jana Wendt and Peter Waring a former Australian naval officer who worked on the search. It re-examines the evidence and tells the inside story of those whose lives have been consumed by aviation’s most perplexing mystery.Dealgorithmed × 001 • Buttondown, a newsletter about the web“The web is still a fucking awesome place. Sure, you can spend an hour doomscrolling Instagram, but you can also browse antique maps and atlases, play delightful word games, watch mesmerizing wind patterns simulations, listen to radio stations from all over the world, generate wacky typographic animations, or learn how to survive a drone.”If you like what you hear, please subscribe to get notifications when each episode drops.If you'd like to suggest topics for the show, or even if you think you might be geeky enough to be a guest, then please contact the show at:nerdistcamp@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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      1 h et 16 min
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