Nerds Against Normality

Nerds Against Normality is a movie, TV, and gaming podcast covering everything from cult classics to modern releases, along with the occasional hidden gem and absolute trainwreck.Hosted by Harry, Ben, and Vic, the show mixes spoiler reviews, head-to-head debates, chaotic games, and the occasional forfeit that probably goes too far.Expect strong opinions, questionable decisions, and arguments that get a bit out of hand.New episodes every Wednesday.

Nerds Against Normality is a tv podcast hosted by hbowles184, with 113 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

hbowles184 hosts Nerds Against Normality, a tv show with 113 episodes published.

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  Episode #115

  Project Hail Mary Review | Is It Really THAT Good?

  Aug 19, 20261h 3m

  This week on Nerds Against Normality, we're heading into deep space for our Project Hail Mary (2026) review – the big-screen adaptation of Andy Weir's bestselling sci-fi novel, starring Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace. Humanity is facing extinction, Grace has woken up millions of miles from Earth with no memory of how he got there, and his only hope might just be a certain extremely lovable alien... We get into everything Project Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling's performance, Rocky, the science, the humour, the incredible first-contact story and whether the film manages to capture what made Andy Weir's novel so special. We also talk about the changes from book to screen, the practical effects and CGI, and whether Project Hail Mary deserves its place among the best modern sci-fi movies. Plus, as always, there's plenty of completely unnecessary arguing, tangents and general nonsense along the way. Is Project Hail Mary one of the best films of 2026? And more importantly... did they do Rocky justice? Join Harry, Ben and Vic for the latest episode of Nerds Against Normality, available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts.

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  Episode #114

  Dante’s Peak (1997) Review | The Most 90s Disaster Movie Ever Made?

  Aug 12, 202656 min

  This week on Nerds Against Normality, we’re revisiting Dante’s Peak (1997), the gloriously explosive disaster movie starring Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton. Nearly 30 years later, does Dante’s Peak still hold up as one of the great 90s disaster movies, or should we have listened to the warning signs and evacuated while we had the chance? We get into the ridiculous science, the surprisingly brutal deaths, Pierce Brosnan’s attempt to warn absolutely everyone about the volcano, and that infamous acid lake scene. Plus, we look at how Dante’s Peak was made, what it got right (and very wrong) about volcanic eruptions, and give our final scores. Elsewhere, Ben’s One Thing this week is He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, as he takes a trip to Eternia. All that, plenty of tangents and the usual nonsense on this week’s Nerds Against Normality — a movie, TV, gaming and nerd culture podcast. New episodes every Wednesday.

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  Episode #113

  Beetlejuice (1988) Review | It's Showtime!

  Aug 5, 202658 min

  Beetlejuice (1988) Review – This week on Nerds Against Normality, we're reviewing Tim Burton's supernatural comedy classic Beetlejuice. Starring Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, does this gothic favourite still hold up nearly 40 years later? We discuss Michael Keaton's unforgettable performance, Tim Burton's signature style, the film's incredible practical effects, our favourite scenes, behind-the-scenes trivia and whether Beetlejuice still deserves its cult classic status. Plus, in Vic's One Thing, she gives her thoughts on Elle, the new Legally Blonde prequel series, and whether it lives up to the legacy of Elle Woods. If you love movie reviews, cult classics, horror comedies and '80s cinema, join us for another fun, spoiler-filled episode of Nerds Against Normality. Follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave us a rating, and remember... never say his name three times.

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  Episode #112

  Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Review | Level Up or Game Over?

  Jul 29, 20261h 2m

  Scott Pilgrim vs. the World review! This week on Nerds Against Normality, we're reviewing Edgar Wright's 2010 cult classic, based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's beloved graphic novels. Starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Brie Larson, Brandon Routh and Jason Schwartzman, we discuss the film's unique visual style, unforgettable soundtrack, video game influences, standout performances, behind-the-scenes trivia and whether Scott Pilgrim vs. the World deserves its legendary cult status. Whether you're a lifelong fan or watching for the first time, join us for another fun-filled movie review packed with laughs, nerdy tangents and plenty of debate.

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  Episode #111

  Moor Than Meets the Eye | Wuthering Heights Review

  Jul 22, 20261h 3m

  Wuthering Heights review! In this week's episode of Nerds Against Normality, we're reviewing one of the most famous and controversial romantic dramas ever made. Based on Emily Brontë's legendary novel, we return to the windswept Yorkshire moors to see whether Wuthering Heights still deserves its status as a timeless classic. We dive into the tragic story of Heathcliff and Catherine, exploring the unforgettable performances, gothic atmosphere, sweeping cinematography and the themes of love, obsession, revenge and generational trauma that have kept audiences talking for generations. As always, we'll break down the plot, discuss the cast, share behind-the-scenes trivia, throw in plenty of laughs, and decide whether this literary classic deserves its legendary reputation or is simply too bleak for modern audiences. We also finish with our final scores out of 100 to see where Wuthering Heights ranks among the films we've reviewed. If you enjoy movie reviews, film reviews, classic cinema, book adaptations, Emily Brontë, period dramas, gothic romance, and passionate debates about iconic films, this episode is for you. Subscribe to Nerds Against Normality on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your podcasts, and let us know whether Wuthering Heights is a timeless masterpiece or an overhyped classic.

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