Arnie Niekamp presents... Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:38:24 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:38:24 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://mysterycove.libsyn.com en http://mysterycove.libsyn.com Arnie likes nerdy things, but doesn't have time to read or watch all the nerdy things he's interested in. So he gets his funny friends to explain them to him. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/c/5/8/7c58af1b295dce1a/mystery-cove_03.jpg Arnie Niekamp presents... Arnie Niekamp yes Arnie Niekamp misterarnie@gmail.com episodic comedy,improv,nerd,comic,book no A podcast for underinformed nerds #67: Broadway Musicals #67: Broadway Musicals Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:16:44 +0000 Brendan Dowling and Martin Wilson chat about the golden age of the Broadway musical with Arnie. There is a lot more singing than usual.

]]> Brendan Dowling and Martin Wilson chat about the golden age of the Broadway musical with Arnie. There is a lot more singing than usual.

]]> 01:05:40 false full Arnie NiekampBrendan Dowling and Martin Wilson chat about the golden age of the Broadway musical with Arnie. There is a lot more singing than usual.Arnie NiekampBrendan Dowling and Martin Wilson chat about the golden age of the Broadway musical with Arnie. There is a lot more singing than usual. #66: Star Trek Voyager #66: Star Trek Voyager Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:54:55 +0000 Charlie McCrackin and Matt Young explain 'Star Trek: Voyager' to Arnie. It gets weirder than expected.

]]> Charlie McCrackin and Matt Young explain 'Star Trek: Voyager' to Arnie. It gets weirder than expected.

]]> 01:16:49 false full Arnie NiekampCharlie McCrackin and Matt Young explain 'Star Trek: Voyager' to Arnie. It gets weirder than expected.Arnie NiekampCharlie McCrackin and Matt Young explain 'Star Trek: Voyager' to Arnie. It gets weirder than expected. #65: Human Centipede 2 #65: Human Centipede 2 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:14:25 +0000 Adal Rifai and Louie Saunders explain the grisly details of the gross-out horror sequel 'Human Centipede 2' to Arnie who really should have known better than to ask. Warning: the movie is apparently somehow even more disturbing than the original.

It's a really gross Stupid Nerd!

]]> Adal Rifai and Louie Saunders explain the grisly details of the gross-out horror sequel 'Human Centipede 2' to Arnie who really should have known better than to ask. Warning: the movie is apparently somehow even more disturbing than the original.

It's a really gross Stupid Nerd!

]]> 53:43 false full Arnie NiekampAdal Rifai and Louie Saunders explain the grisly details of the gross-out horror sequel 'Human Centipede 2' to Arnie who really should have known better than to ask. Warning: the movie is apparently somehow even more disturbing than the original. It's a really gross Stupid Nerd!Arnie NiekampAdal Rifai and Louie Saunders explain the grisly details of the gross-out horror sequel 'Human Centipede 2' to Arnie who really should have known better than to ask. Warning: the movie is apparently somehow even more disturbing than the original. It's a really gross Stupid Nerd! #64: Aquaman/Namor the Submariner #64: Aquaman/Namor the Submariner Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:45:00 +0000 Kevin Sciretta and Jason Chin explain the history of both Aquaman and Namor the Submariner to Arnie. It's a very aquatic Stupid Nerd.

]]> Kevin Sciretta and Jason Chin explain the history of both Aquaman and Namor the Submariner to Arnie. It's a very aquatic Stupid Nerd.

]]> 58:49 false full Arnie NiekampKevin Sciretta and Jason Chin explain the history of both Aquaman and Namor the Submariner to Arnie. It's a very aquatic Stupid Nerd.Arnie NiekampKevin Sciretta and Jason Chin explain the history of both Aquaman and Namor the Submariner to Arnie. It's a very aquatic Stupid Nerd. #63: Pie Fest XIII #63: Pie Fest XIII Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:24:26 +0000 Evan and Shama Jacover explain the crazy pies of Pie Fest XIII to Arnie. It's a pie-tastic episode of Stupid Nerd.

]]> Evan and Shama Jacover explain the crazy pies of Pie Fest XIII to Arnie. It's a pie-tastic episode of Stupid Nerd.

]]> 53:29 false full Arnie NiekampEvan and Shama Jacover explain the crazy pies of Pie Fest XIII to Arnie. It's a pie-tastic episode of Stupid Nerd.Arnie NiekampEvan and Shama Jacover explain the crazy pies of Pie Fest XIII to Arnie. It's a pie-tastic episode of Stupid Nerd. Stupid Nerd #62: Vampire Diaries Stupid Nerd #62: Vampire Diaries Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:23:01 +0000 Megan O'Neill and Alex Eilhauer explain the CW show Vampire Diaries to Arnie. Recommended for vampires and halfwerewolves alike.

]]> Megan O'Neill and Alex Eilhauer explain the CW show Vampire Diaries to Arnie. Recommended for vampires and halfwerewolves alike.

]]> 01:02:22 false full Arnie NiekampMegan O'Neill and Alex Eilhauer explain the CW show Vampire Diaries to Arnie. Recommended for vampires and halfwerewolves alike.Arnie NiekampMegan O'Neill and Alex Eilhauer explain the CW show Vampire Diaries to Arnie. Recommended for vampires and halfwerewolves alike. Stupid Nerd #61: No Purchase Necessary Stupid Nerd #61: No Purchase Necessary Wed, 09 May 2012 17:13:33 +0000 Matt Cavedon and Darius De La Cruz talk to Arnie about not purchasing anything for a year. Except groceries. And other stuff. Find out about their year and their podcast "No Purchase Necessary."

]]> Matt Cavedon and Darius De La Cruz talk to Arnie about not purchasing anything for a year. Except groceries. And other stuff. Find out about their year and their podcast "No Purchase Necessary."

]]> 54:56 false full Arnie NiekampMatt Cavedon and Darius De La Cruz talk to Arnie about not purchasing anything for a year. Except groceries. And other stuff. Find out about their year and their podcast "No Purchase Necessary."Arnie NiekampMatt Cavedon and Darius De La Cruz talk to Arnie about not purchasing anything for a year. Except groceries. And other stuff. Find out about their year and their podcast "No Purchase Necessary." Stupid Nerd #60: Assassins 2011 (pt3) Stupid Nerd #60: Assassins 2011 (pt3) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 The final installment on the oral history of the Assassins game between iO and ComedySportz Chicago. Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan are back to explain who won and how. Cesar Jamie and Matt Manley are also interviewed.

]]> The final installment on the oral history of the Assassins game between iO and ComedySportz Chicago. Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan are back to explain who won and how. Cesar Jamie and Matt Manley are also interviewed.

]]> 59:42 false full Arnie NiekampThe final installment on the oral history of the Assassins game between iO and ComedySportz Chicago. Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan are back to explain who won and how. Cesar Jamie and Matt Manley are also interviewed.Arnie NiekampThe final installment on the oral history of the Assassins game between iO and ComedySportz Chicago. Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan are back to explain who won and how. Cesar Jamie and Matt Manley are also interviewed. Stupid Nerd #59: Assassins 2011 (pt2) Stupid Nerd #59: Assassins 2011 (pt2) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:09:31 +0000 The saga of the iO VS ComedySportz Assassins game continues. Interviews include: ComedySportz CEO Matt Elwell, Katy Colloton, Tim Frank, Peyton Brown and Peter Kremidas, as well as more from Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, Brett Elam, David Flora and Joshua Logan.

]]> The saga of the iO VS ComedySportz Assassins game continues. Interviews include: ComedySportz CEO Matt Elwell, Katy Colloton, Tim Frank, Peyton Brown and Peter Kremidas, as well as more from Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, Brett Elam, David Flora and Joshua Logan.

]]> 01:12:51 false full Arnie NiekampThe saga of the iO VS ComedySportz Assassins game continues. Interviews include: ComedySportz CEO Matt Elwell, Katy Colloton, Tim Frank, Peyton Brown and Peter Kremidas, as well as more from Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, Brett Elam, David Flora and Joshua Logan.Arnie NiekampThe saga of the iO VS ComedySportz Assassins game continues. Interviews include: ComedySportz CEO Matt Elwell, Katy Colloton, Tim Frank, Peyton Brown and Peter Kremidas, as well as more from Kat Gotsick, Jon Forsythe, Brett Elam, David Flora and Joshua Logan. Stupid Nerd #58: Assassins 2011 (pt1) Stupid Nerd #58: Assassins 2011 (pt1) Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:46:10 +0000 The epic Assassins game between iO Chicago and Comedy Sportz! Arnie interviews Kat Gotsick and Jon Forsythe, who ran the game, along with players David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan. Also interviewed in part one: Charna Halpern, Blaine Swen, Jet Eveleth, Adal Rifai, Louis Saunders, Alex Trepka, Patrick Rowland and Nikki Pierce. Look for part two coming after the holidays.

]]> The epic Assassins game between iO Chicago and Comedy Sportz! Arnie interviews Kat Gotsick and Jon Forsythe, who ran the game, along with players David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan. Also interviewed in part one: Charna Halpern, Blaine Swen, Jet Eveleth, Adal Rifai, Louis Saunders, Alex Trepka, Patrick Rowland and Nikki Pierce. Look for part two coming after the holidays.

]]> 01:33:58 false full Arnie NiekampThe epic Assassins game between iO Chicago and Comedy Sportz! Arnie interviews Kat Gotsick and Jon Forsythe, who ran the game, along with players David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan. Also interviewed in part one: Charna Halpern, Blaine Swen, Jet Eveleth, Adal Rifai, Louis Saunders, Alex Trepka, Patrick Rowland and Nikki Pierce. Look for part two coming after the holidays.Arnie NiekampThe epic Assassins game between iO Chicago and Comedy Sportz! Arnie interviews Kat Gotsick and Jon Forsythe, who ran the game, along with players David Flora, Brett Elam and Josh Logan. Also interviewed in part one: Charna Halpern, Blaine Swen, Jet Eveleth, Adal Rifai, Louis Saunders, Alex Trepka, Patrick Rowland and Nikki Pierce. Look for part two coming after the holidays. Stupid Nerd #57: Hanukkah Stupid Nerd #57: Hanukkah Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:38:08 +0000 Harry Gottlieb (creator of You Don't Know Jack) and Evan Jacover teach Arnie all about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

]]> Harry Gottlieb (creator of You Don't Know Jack) and Evan Jacover teach Arnie all about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.

]]> 51:17 false full Arnie NiekampHarry Gottlieb (creator of You Don't Know Jack) and Evan Jacover teach Arnie all about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.Arnie NiekampHarry Gottlieb (creator of You Don't Know Jack) and Evan Jacover teach Arnie all about the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. Stupid Nerd #56: Adam West's Batman Stupid Nerd #56: Adam West's Batman Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:07:31 +0000 Jason Chin and Matt Young talk about the campy 60's Batman television show starring Adam West.

]]> Jason Chin and Matt Young talk about the campy 60's Batman television show starring Adam West.

]]> 01:05:34 false full Arnie NiekampJason Chin and Matt Young talk about the campy 60's Batman television show starring Adam West.Arnie NiekampJason Chin and Matt Young talk about the campy 60's Batman television show starring Adam West. Stupid Nerd Bonus: Disney World 9/11 Stupid Nerd Bonus: Disney World 9/11 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:40:13 +0000 A quick clip from The Poor Choices Show where Brendan Jennings talks to host Mark Colomb about working at Disney World, including working there, in costume, on 9/11.

]]> A quick clip from The Poor Choices Show where Brendan Jennings talks to host Mark Colomb about working at Disney World, including working there, in costume, on 9/11.

]]> 11:02 false full Arnie NiekampA quick clip from The Poor Choices Show where Brendan Jennings talks to host Mark Colomb about working at Disney World, including working there, in costume, on 9/11.Arnie NiekampA quick clip from The Poor Choices Show where Brendan Jennings talks to host Mark Colomb about working at Disney World, including working there, in costume, on 9/11. Stupid Nerd #55: Disneyland/Disney World Stupid Nerd #55: Disneyland/Disney World Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:44:14 +0000 Lisa Linke, Sam Super and Thom Gaughan let Arnie in on their favorite things and some secrets about Disneyland and Disney World.

]]> Lisa Linke, Sam Super and Thom Gaughan let Arnie in on their favorite things and some secrets about Disneyland and Disney World.

]]> 01:18:32 false full Arnie NiekampLisa Linke, Sam Super and Thom Gaughan let Arnie in on their favorite things and some secrets about Disneyland and Disney World.Arnie NiekampLisa Linke, Sam Super and Thom Gaughan let Arnie in on their favorite things and some secrets about Disneyland and Disney World. Stupid Nerd #54: Sports Stupid Nerd #54: Sports Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:40:43 +0000 Big Ten Network host, Mike Hall, and Second City's Tim Baltz help Arnie understand how sports can be nerdy, but rewarding. They also talk about broadcasting school, ESPN's 'Dream Job' and Ultimate Frisbee.

]]> Big Ten Network host, Mike Hall, and Second City's Tim Baltz help Arnie understand how sports can be nerdy, but rewarding. They also talk about broadcasting school, ESPN's 'Dream Job' and Ultimate Frisbee.

]]> 01:12:33 false full Arnie NiekampBig Ten Network host, Mike Hall, and Second City's Tim Baltz help Arnie understand how sports can be nerdy, but rewarding. They also talk about broadcasting school, ESPN's 'Dream Job' and Ultimate Frisbee.Arnie NiekampBig Ten Network host, Mike Hall, and Second City's Tim Baltz help Arnie understand how sports can be nerdy, but rewarding. They also talk about broadcasting school, ESPN's 'Dream Job' and Ultimate Frisbee. Stupid Nerd #53: serial killers 4 Stupid Nerd #53: serial killers 4 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:22:10 +0000 Louie Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg are back to update Arnie on serial killers for a fourth time. This time they've decided to dig in an try to investigate a case themselves.

]]> Louie Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg are back to update Arnie on serial killers for a fourth time. This time they've decided to dig in an try to investigate a case themselves.

]]> 01:09:25 false full Arnie NiekampLouie Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg are back to update Arnie on serial killers for a fourth time. This time they've decided to dig in an try to investigate a case themselves.Arnie NiekampLouie Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg are back to update Arnie on serial killers for a fourth time. This time they've decided to dig in an try to investigate a case themselves. Stupid Nerd #52: Supernatural Stupid Nerd #52: Supernatural Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:22:05 +0000 Jorin Garguilo and Adal Rifai explain the TV show Supernatural to Arnie. It is apparently more than Route 66 meets Buffy.

]]> Jorin Garguilo and Adal Rifai explain the TV show Supernatural to Arnie. It is apparently more than Route 66 meets Buffy.

]]> 01:17:16 false full Arnie NiekampJorin Garguilo and Adal Rifai explain the TV show Supernatural to Arnie. It is apparently more than Route 66 meets Buffy.Arnie NiekampJorin Garguilo and Adal Rifai explain the TV show Supernatural to Arnie. It is apparently more than Route 66 meets Buffy. Stupid Nerd Bonus: We Wrongly Assume #1 Stupid Nerd Bonus: We Wrongly Assume #1 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:37:56 +0000 Arnie has a new podcast, "We Wrongly Assume (People Care What We Say)." Stupid Nerd will continue, but you'll want to go subscribe to this new one as well, to make sure you don't miss future installments. For this first episode Arnie's guests are Steve Waltien and Rush Howell.

]]> Arnie has a new podcast, "We Wrongly Assume (People Care What We Say)." Stupid Nerd will continue, but you'll want to go subscribe to this new one as well, to make sure you don't miss future installments. For this first episode Arnie's guests are Steve Waltien and Rush Howell.

]]> 01:23:42 false full Arnie NiekampArnie has a new podcast, "We Wrongly Assume (People Care What We Say)." Stupid Nerd will continue, but you'll want to go subscribe to this new one as well, to make sure you don't miss future installments. For this first episode Arnie's guests are Steve Waltien and Rush Howell.Arnie NiekampArnie has a new podcast, "We Wrongly Assume (People Care What We Say)." Stupid Nerd will continue, but you'll want to go subscribe to this new one as well, to make sure you don't miss future installments. For this first episode Arnie's guests are Steve Waltien and Rush Howell. Stupid Nerd #51: The Oscars Stupid Nerd #51: The Oscars Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:54:47 +0000 Arnie talks to Academy Awards nerds Craig Cackowski and Brendan Dowling about what's wonderful and sometimes annoying about the Oscars.

]]> Arnie talks to Academy Awards nerds Craig Cackowski and Brendan Dowling about what's wonderful and sometimes annoying about the Oscars.

]]> 01:10:58 false full Arnie NiekampArnie talks to Academy Awards nerds Craig Cackowski and Brendan Dowling about what's wonderful and sometimes annoying about the Oscars.Arnie NiekampArnie talks to Academy Awards nerds Craig Cackowski and Brendan Dowling about what's wonderful and sometimes annoying about the Oscars. Stupid Nerd #50: Lizard People/Clockwork Elves Stupid Nerd #50: Lizard People/Clockwork Elves Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:53:39 +0000 Arnie learns about the lizard people who live among us and control our governments from guests Irene Marquette and Allard Laban. He also learns about the Clockwork Elves from another dimension. Just for fun, hollow earth, Mormons and Paul McCartney are also discussed.

]]> Arnie learns about the lizard people who live among us and control our governments from guests Irene Marquette and Allard Laban. He also learns about the Clockwork Elves from another dimension. Just for fun, hollow earth, Mormons and Paul McCartney are also discussed.

]]> 56:23 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the lizard people who live among us and control our governments from guests Irene Marquette and Allard Laban. He also learns about the Clockwork Elves from another dimension. Just for fun, hollow earth, Mormons and Paul McCartney are also discussed.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the lizard people who live among us and control our governments from guests Irene Marquette and Allard Laban. He also learns about the Clockwork Elves from another dimension. Just for fun, hollow earth, Mormons and Paul McCartney are also discussed. Stupid Nerd #49: SeaQuest Stupid Nerd #49: SeaQuest Tue, 05 Jul 2011 20:31:21 +0000 Arnie learns about the underwater scifi show, 'SeaQuest' from his guests, Shane Wilson and Sean Kelley.

]]> Arnie learns about the underwater scifi show, 'SeaQuest' from his guests, Shane Wilson and Sean Kelley.

]]> 01:07:31 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the underwater scifi show, 'SeaQuest' from his guests, Shane Wilson and Sean Kelley.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the underwater scifi show, 'SeaQuest' from his guests, Shane Wilson and Sean Kelley. Stupid Nerd #48: Sierra Games Stupid Nerd #48: Sierra Games Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:37:28 +0000 Arnie learns about classic computer adventure games made by Sierra Games (Kings Quest, Space Quest... Police Quest) from the Ryder brothers, Tim Ryder and Josh Ryder.

]]> Arnie learns about classic computer adventure games made by Sierra Games (Kings Quest, Space Quest... Police Quest) from the Ryder brothers, Tim Ryder and Josh Ryder.

]]> 01:22:11 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about classic computer adventure games made by Sierra Games (Kings Quest, Space Quest... Police Quest) from the Ryder brothers, Tim Ryder and Josh Ryder.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about classic computer adventure games made by Sierra Games (Kings Quest, Space Quest... Police Quest) from the Ryder brothers, Tim Ryder and Josh Ryder. Stupid Nerd #47: geocaching Stupid Nerd #47: geocaching Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:24:40 +0000 Arnie learns about geocaching, GPS scavenger hunts, from his guests Rance Rizzutto, Rich Prouty and Tara DeFrancisco.   


]]> Arnie learns about geocaching, GPS scavenger hunts, from his guests Rance Rizzutto, Rich Prouty and Tara DeFrancisco.

]]> 01:03:16 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about geocaching, GPS scavenger hunts, from his guests Rance Rizzutto, Rich Prouty and Tara DeFrancisco.   Arnie NiekampArnie learns about geocaching, GPS scavenger hunts, from his guests Rance Rizzutto, Rich Prouty and Tara DeFrancisco.    Stupid Nerd #46: Dr. Who (1963-1989) Stupid Nerd #46: Dr. Who (1963-1989) Fri, 20 May 2011 21:43:34 +0000 Arnie learns about the classic British scifi TV series 'Doctor Who,' covering several decades of the original run of the series from guests Chris Rathjen and Shaun Clayton. (P.S. It's kind of a long one)

]]> Arnie learns about the classic British scifi TV series 'Doctor Who,' covering several decades of the original run of the series from guests Chris Rathjen and Shaun Clayton. (P.S. It's kind of a long one)

]]> 01:33:31 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the classic British scifi TV series 'Doctor Who,' covering several decades of the original run of the series from guests Chris Rathjen and Shaun Clayton. (P.S. It's kind of a long one)Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the classic British scifi TV series 'Doctor Who,' covering several decades of the original run of the series from guests Chris Rathjen and Shaun Clayton. (P.S. It's kind of a long one) Stupid Nerd #45: mascotting Stupid Nerd #45: mascotting Mon, 02 May 2011 20:52:52 +0000 Arnie learns about being a mascot, for college sports and summer amusement parks from Steve Heinrich.

]]> Arnie learns about being a mascot, for college sports and summer amusement parks from Steve Heinrich.

]]> 58:15 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about being a mascot, for college sports and summer amusement parks from Steve Heinrich.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about being a mascot, for college sports and summer amusement parks from Steve Heinrich. Stupid Nerd Bonus: Arnie on Hamlet Stupid Nerd Bonus: Arnie on Hamlet Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:20:13 +0000 A special bonus. From Chicago's Paper Machete show (and podcast) Arnie reads a piece he wrote for Shakespeare's birthday, about the horrible things we've all done to Hamlet.

]]> A special bonus. From Chicago's Paper Machete show (and podcast) Arnie reads a piece he wrote for Shakespeare's birthday, about the horrible things we've all done to Hamlet.

]]> 09:24 false full Arnie NiekampA special bonus. From Chicago's Paper Machete show (and podcast) Arnie reads a piece he wrote for Shakespeare's birthday, about the horrible things we've all done to Hamlet.Arnie NiekampA special bonus. From Chicago's Paper Machete show (and podcast) Arnie reads a piece he wrote for Shakespeare's birthday, about the horrible things we've all done to Hamlet. Stupid Nerd #44: War of the Ring Stupid Nerd #44: War of the Ring Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:50:00 +0000 Arnie learns about the LOTR board game War of the Ring, from Shad Kunkle. Shad owns a massive (and expensive), limited edition hand crafted version of the game. Arnie and Shad's wife, Kate Hawley, try to figure out whether it's worth it.

]]> Arnie learns about the LOTR board game War of the Ring, from Shad Kunkle. Shad owns a massive (and expensive), limited edition hand crafted version of the game. Arnie and Shad's wife, Kate Hawley, try to figure out whether it's worth it.

]]> 56:21 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the LOTR board game War of the Ring, from Shad Kunkle. Shad owns a massive (and expensive), limited edition hand crafted version of the game. Arnie and Shad's wife, Kate Hawley, try to figure out whether it's worth it.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the LOTR board game War of the Ring, from Shad Kunkle. Shad owns a massive (and expensive), limited edition hand crafted version of the game. Arnie and Shad's wife, Kate Hawley, try to figure out whether it's worth it. Stupid Nerd #43: Sherlock Holmes Stupid Nerd #43: Sherlock Holmes Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:37:24 +0000 Arnie learns about Sherlock Holmes, the greatest detective that ever lived, from his guests Jason Chin and Shane Wilson.

]]> Arnie learns about Sherlock Holmes, the greatest detective that ever lived, from his guests Jason Chin and Shane Wilson.

]]> 01:00:10 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Sherlock Holmes, the greatest detective that ever lived, from his guests Jason Chin and Shane Wilson.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Sherlock Holmes, the greatest detective that ever lived, from his guests Jason Chin and Shane Wilson. Stupid Nerd #42: Wizarding World of Harry Potter Stupid Nerd #42: Wizarding World of Harry Potter Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:26:28 +0000 Arnie is joined by the 3033's Bill Arnett and Andy St. Clair who talk about thier trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new Harry Potter amusement park in Florida.

]]> Arnie is joined by the 3033's Bill Arnett and Andy St. Clair who talk about thier trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new Harry Potter amusement park in Florida.

]]> 00 false full Arnie NiekampArnie is joined by the 3033's Bill Arnett and Andy St. Clair who talk about thier trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new Harry Potter amusement park in Florida.Arnie NiekampArnie is joined by the 3033's Bill Arnett and Andy St. Clair who talk about thier trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the new Harry Potter amusement park in Florida. Stupid Nerd #41: Hunger Games Stupid Nerd #41: Hunger Games Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:32:40 +0000 Arnie learns about The Hunger Games, the YA postapocolyptic novel from his guests Sarah Maher, Megan O'Neill and Matt Meador. They actually set out to talk about the entire trilogy but got so caught up describing how they'd fight to survive that they spent the whole hour talking about the first book.

]]> Arnie learns about The Hunger Games, the YA postapocolyptic novel from his guests Sarah Maher, Megan O'Neill and Matt Meador. They actually set out to talk about the entire trilogy but got so caught up describing how they'd fight to survive that they spent the whole hour talking about the first book.

]]> 01:08:26 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about The Hunger Games, the YA postapocolyptic novel from his guests Sarah Maher, Megan O'Neill and Matt Meador. They actually set out to talk about the entire trilogy but got so caught up describing how they'd fight to survive that they spent the whole hour talking about the first book.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about The Hunger Games, the YA postapocolyptic novel from his guests Sarah Maher, Megan O'Neill and Matt Meador. They actually set out to talk about the entire trilogy but got so caught up describing how they'd fight to survive that they spent the whole hour talking about the first book. Stupid Nerd #40: Saw Stupid Nerd #40: Saw Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:36:00 +0000 Arnie learns about the torture horror 'Saw' franchise from the hosts of the Critical End podcast, Logan Lee and Ryan DiGiorgi.

]]> Arnie learns about the torture horror 'Saw' franchise from the hosts of the Critical End podcast, Logan Lee and Ryan DiGiorgi.

]]> 01:04:15 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the torture horror 'Saw' franchise from the hosts of the Critical End podcast, Logan Lee and Ryan DiGiorgi.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the torture horror 'Saw' franchise from the hosts of the Critical End podcast, Logan Lee and Ryan DiGiorgi. Stupid Nerd #39: Cthulu Stupid Nerd #39: Cthulu Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:58:24 +0000 Arnie learns about the Great Elder God Cthulu, and the other horrors created by H.P. Lovecraft from his guests, Chris Rathjen and Jorin Garguilo.

]]> Arnie learns about the Great Elder God Cthulu, and the other horrors created by H.P. Lovecraft from his guests, Chris Rathjen and Jorin Garguilo.

]]> 01:05:29 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Great Elder God Cthulu, and the other horrors created by H.P. Lovecraft from his guests, Chris Rathjen and Jorin Garguilo.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Great Elder God Cthulu, and the other horrors created by H.P. Lovecraft from his guests, Chris Rathjen and Jorin Garguilo. Stupid Nerd #38: World of Warcraft Stupid Nerd #38: World of Warcraft Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:52:53 +0000 Arnie learns about the insanely popular on-line roleplaying game 'World of Warcraft' from his guests Sammy Tamimi and Chip Aucion.

]]> Arnie learns about the insanely popular on-line roleplaying game 'World of Warcraft' from his guests Sammy Tamimi and Chip Aucion.

]]> 01:08:43 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the insanely popular on-line roleplaying game 'World of Warcraft' from his guests Sammy Tamimi and Chip Aucion.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the insanely popular on-line roleplaying game 'World of Warcraft' from his guests Sammy Tamimi and Chip Aucion. Stupid Nerd #37: sci fi camp Stupid Nerd #37: sci fi camp Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:05:04 +0000 Arnie talks to Eden Robins about attending the Clairon Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Workshop (aka "scifi summer camp"), science fiction writing in general, and having the same name as someone else.

]]> Arnie talks to Eden Robins about attending the Clairon Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Workshop (aka "scifi summer camp"), science fiction writing in general, and having the same name as someone else.

]]> 54:44 false full Arnie NiekampArnie talks to Eden Robins about attending the Clairon Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Workshop (aka "scifi summer camp"), science fiction writing in general, and having the same name as someone else.Arnie NiekampArnie talks to Eden Robins about attending the Clairon Science Fiction and Fantasy Writer's Workshop (aka "scifi summer camp"), science fiction writing in general, and having the same name as someone else. Stupid Nerd #36: a very nerdy Christmas Stupid Nerd #36: a very nerdy Christmas Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:32:29 +0000 Arnie learns about various nerdy Christmas specials from Jason Chin, Sean Kelley and Padraic Connelly. Topics include the Star Wars Christmas special, various Muppets Christmas specials, an Epcot Christmas memory, and various takes on A Christmas Carol (among other things).

]]> Arnie learns about various nerdy Christmas specials from Jason Chin, Sean Kelley and Padraic Connelly. Topics include the Star Wars Christmas special, various Muppets Christmas specials, an Epcot Christmas memory, and various takes on A Christmas Carol (among other things).

]]> 58:02 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about various nerdy Christmas specials from Jason Chin, Sean Kelley and Padraic Connelly. Topics include the Star Wars Christmas special, various Muppets Christmas specials, an Epcot Christmas memory, and various takes on A Christmas Carol (among other things).Arnie NiekampArnie learns about various nerdy Christmas specials from Jason Chin, Sean Kelley and Padraic Connelly. Topics include the Star Wars Christmas special, various Muppets Christmas specials, an Epcot Christmas memory, and various takes on A Christmas Carol (among other things). Stupid Nerd #35: Human Centipede Stupid Nerd #35: Human Centipede Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:03:17 +0000 Arnie learns all about the A.T.M. horror movie Human Centipede from his guests Adal Rifai, Mike Johnson and Rob White. Warning: There are some things you can't unlearn.

]]> Arnie learns all about the A.T.M. horror movie Human Centipede from his guests Adal Rifai, Mike Johnson and Rob White. Warning: There are some things you can't unlearn.

]]> 58:47 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns all about the A.T.M. horror movie Human Centipede from his guests Adal Rifai, Mike Johnson and Rob White. Warning: There are some things you can't unlearn.Arnie NiekampArnie learns all about the A.T.M. horror movie Human Centipede from his guests Adal Rifai, Mike Johnson and Rob White. Warning: There are some things you can't unlearn. Stupid Nerd #34: Women of the Otherworld Stupid Nerd #34: Women of the Otherworld Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:10:04 +0000 Arnie learns about the mulit-volume fantasy series from his guests Laura Personic and Megan O'Neill. Female werewolves. Female ghosts. Female chaos demons.

]]> Arnie learns about the mulit-volume fantasy series from his guests Laura Personic and Megan O'Neill. Female werewolves. Female ghosts. Female chaos demons.

]]> 48:03 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the mulit-volume fantasy series from his guests Laura Personic and Megan O'Neill. Female werewolves. Female ghosts. Female chaos demons.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the mulit-volume fantasy series from his guests Laura Personic and Megan O'Neill. Female werewolves. Female ghosts. Female chaos demons. Stupid Nerd #33: fantasy LARP Stupid Nerd #33: fantasy LARP Wed, 17 Nov 2010 21:41:03 +0000 Arnie talks to Sean Ellis about his monthly fantasy LARP getaway weekends. You know, camping and pretending to be a gypsy fighting stone elves.

]]> Arnie talks to Sean Ellis about his monthly fantasy LARP getaway weekends. You know, camping and pretending to be a gypsy fighting stone elves.

]]> 01:09:34 false full Arnie NiekampArnie talks to Sean Ellis about his monthly fantasy LARP getaway weekends. You know, camping and pretending to be a gypsy fighting stone elves.Arnie NiekampArnie talks to Sean Ellis about his monthly fantasy LARP getaway weekends. You know, camping and pretending to be a gypsy fighting stone elves. Stupid Nerd #32: serial killers 3 Stupid Nerd #32: serial killers 3 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 20:41:20 +0000 Still more serial killers. Arnie's guests Louie Saunders, Ellen Haeg and Molly Willbanks are back to talk about serial killers yet again. This time we talk about the Beltway Snipers, the ten year old killer Mary Bell, the BTK Killer and get the latest updates on the Zodiac.

]]> Still more serial killers. Arnie's guests Louie Saunders, Ellen Haeg and Molly Willbanks are back to talk about serial killers yet again. This time we talk about the Beltway Snipers, the ten year old killer Mary Bell, the BTK Killer and get the latest updates on the Zodiac.

]]> 01:00:14 false full Arnie NiekampStill more serial killers. Arnie's guests Louie Saunders, Ellen Haeg and Molly Willbanks are back to talk about serial killers yet again. This time we talk about the Beltway Snipers, the ten year old killer Mary Bell, the BTK Killer and get the latest updates on the Zodiac.Arnie NiekampStill more serial killers. Arnie's guests Louie Saunders, Ellen Haeg and Molly Willbanks are back to talk about serial killers yet again. This time we talk about the Beltway Snipers, the ten year old killer Mary Bell, the BTK Killer and get the latest updates on the Zodiac. Stupid Nerd #31: Foodies Stupid Nerd #31: Foodies Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:47:17 +0000 Arnie learns about being a food nerd from Adal Rifai and Marla Caceres. Many Chicago restaurants are discussed.

]]> Arnie learns about being a food nerd from Adal Rifai and Marla Caceres. Many Chicago restaurants are discussed.

]]> 54:06 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about being a food nerd from Adal Rifai and Marla Caceres. Many Chicago restaurants are discussed.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about being a food nerd from Adal Rifai and Marla Caceres. Many Chicago restaurants are discussed. Stupid Nerd #30: Superman Stupid Nerd #30: Superman Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:39:29 +0000 We're back. Arnie Niekamp learns about Superman from Sean Kelley and Jorin Garguilo.

]]> We're back. Arnie Niekamp learns about Superman from Sean Kelley and Jorin Garguilo.

]]> 01:07:16 false full Arnie NiekampWe're back. Arnie Niekamp learns about Superman from Sean Kelley and Jorin Garguilo.Arnie NiekampWe're back. Arnie Niekamp learns about Superman from Sean Kelley and Jorin Garguilo. Stupid Nerd Bonus: Aphasia podcast on nerdiness Stupid Nerd Bonus: Aphasia podcast on nerdiness Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:21:00 +0000 An excerpt from the "Aphasia Presents Something" podcast starring Jeff Griggs, Jeannie Cahill and Brett Lyons. They debate nerdiness and who is and isn't nerdy. Arnie will be back soon with more Stupid Nerd podcasts.

]]> An excerpt from the "Aphasia Presents Something" podcast starring Jeff Griggs, Jeannie Cahill and Brett Lyons. They debate nerdiness and who is and isn't nerdy. Arnie will be back soon with more Stupid Nerd podcasts.

]]> 26:32 false full Arnie NiekampAn excerpt from the "Aphasia Presents Something" podcast starring Jeff Griggs, Jeannie Cahill and Brett Lyons. They debate nerdiness and who is and isn't nerdy. Arnie will be back soon with more Stupid Nerd podcasts.Arnie NiekampAn excerpt from the "Aphasia Presents Something" podcast starring Jeff Griggs, Jeannie Cahill and Brett Lyons. They debate nerdiness and who is and isn't nerdy. Arnie will be back soon with more Stupid Nerd podcasts. Stupid Nerd #29: cryptic crosswords Stupid Nerd #29: cryptic crosswords Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:49:00 +0000 Arnie learns about cryptic crosswords, an incredibly nerdy and more challenging variation on crossword puzzles from his guests Noah Gregoropoulus and Joe Burton. Make sure to download and print out the crossword we work on during this episode which you can find at www.stupidnerdpodcast.blogspot.com posted right after this episode.

]]> Arnie learns about cryptic crosswords, an incredibly nerdy and more challenging variation on crossword puzzles from his guests Noah Gregoropoulus and Joe Burton. Make sure to download and print out the crossword we work on during this episode which you can find at www.stupidnerdpodcast.blogspot.com posted right after this episode.

]]> 01:21:55 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about cryptic crosswords, an incredibly nerdy and more challenging variation on crossword puzzles from his guests Noah Gregoropoulus and Joe Burton. Make sure to download and print out the crossword we work on during this episode which you can find at www.stupidnerdpodcast.blogspot.com posted right after this episode.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about cryptic crosswords, an incredibly nerdy and more challenging variation on crossword puzzles from his guests Noah Gregoropoulus and Joe Burton. Make sure to download and print out the crossword we work on during this episode which you can find at www.stupidnerdpodcast.blogspot.com posted right after this episode. Stupid Nerd #28: Nightmare on Elm Street Stupid Nerd #28: Nightmare on Elm Street Fri, 21 May 2010 17:29:00 +0000 Arnie learns all about the "Nightmare on Elm Street" film franchise from his guests Adal Rifai and Ryan DiGiorgi.

]]> Arnie learns all about the "Nightmare on Elm Street" film franchise from his guests Adal Rifai and Ryan DiGiorgi.

]]> 01:04:50 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns all about the "Nightmare on Elm Street" film franchise from his guests Adal Rifai and Ryan DiGiorgi.Arnie NiekampArnie learns all about the "Nightmare on Elm Street" film franchise from his guests Adal Rifai and Ryan DiGiorgi. Stupid Nerd #27: Legend of Zelda Stupid Nerd #27: Legend of Zelda Tue, 11 May 2010 02:35:00 +0000 Arnie learns about The Legend of Zelda series of video games from guests Louie Saunders and Matt Young.

]]> Arnie learns about The Legend of Zelda series of video games from guests Louie Saunders and Matt Young.

]]> 01:22:15 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about The Legend of Zelda series of video games from guests Louie Saunders and Matt Young.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about The Legend of Zelda series of video games from guests Louie Saunders and Matt Young. Stupid Nerd #26: Competitive Pinball Stupid Nerd #26: Competitive Pinball Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:00:00 +0000 Arnie learns about the exciting world of competitive pinball from Matt Meador and Josh Sharpe (world ranked pinball player and so much more).

]]> Arnie learns about the exciting world of competitive pinball from Matt Meador and Josh Sharpe (world ranked pinball player and so much more).

]]> 52:50 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the exciting world of competitive pinball from Matt Meador and Josh Sharpe (world ranked pinball player and so much more).Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the exciting world of competitive pinball from Matt Meador and Josh Sharpe (world ranked pinball player and so much more). Stupid Nerd #25: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Stupid Nerd #25: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:15:00 +0000 Special episode! Sarah Maher hosts. Arnie Niekamp and Megan O'Neill teach her about all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

]]> Special episode! Sarah Maher hosts. Arnie Niekamp and Megan O'Neill teach her about all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

]]> 01:26:43 false full Arnie NiekampSpecial episode! Sarah Maher hosts. Arnie Niekamp and Megan O'Neill teach her about all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."Arnie NiekampSpecial episode! Sarah Maher hosts. Arnie Niekamp and Megan O'Neill teach her about all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Stupid Nerd #24: Medieval Times (Dinner & Tournament) Stupid Nerd #24: Medieval Times (Dinner & Tournament) Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:33:00 +0000 Arnie learns a little about Medieval Times (a jousting-themed stunt show dining experience) from Sarah Wonak and Matt Trupia. Chris Weil stops by briefly to share a story about being kicked out of Medieval Times.

]]> Arnie learns a little about Medieval Times (a jousting-themed stunt show dining experience) from Sarah Wonak and Matt Trupia. Chris Weil stops by briefly to share a story about being kicked out of Medieval Times.

]]> 34:02 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns a little about Medieval Times (a jousting-themed stunt show dining experience) from Sarah Wonak and Matt Trupia. Chris Weil stops by briefly to share a story about being kicked out of Medieval Times.Arnie NiekampArnie learns a little about Medieval Times (a jousting-themed stunt show dining experience) from Sarah Wonak and Matt Trupia. Chris Weil stops by briefly to share a story about being kicked out of Medieval Times. Stupid Nerd #23: Assassins Stupid Nerd #23: Assassins Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:57:00 +0000 Arnie learns about the "pretend to kill your friends in public" game Assassins from two people who went a little crazy playing it: Shad Kunkle and Rich Prouty

]]> Arnie learns about the "pretend to kill your friends in public" game Assassins from two people who went a little crazy playing it: Shad Kunkle and Rich Prouty

]]> 01:11:54 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the "pretend to kill your friends in public" game Assassins from two people who went a little crazy playing it: Shad Kunkle and Rich ProutyArnie NiekampArnie learns about the "pretend to kill your friends in public" game Assassins from two people who went a little crazy playing it: Shad Kunkle and Rich Prouty Stupid Nerd #22: Thor Stupid Nerd #22: Thor Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:38:00 +0000 Arnie learns about Marvel superhero Thor from Jason Chin and Chicago Comics owner, Eric Thornton. The episode was actually recorded near the back of the store.

]]> Arnie learns about Marvel superhero Thor from Jason Chin and Chicago Comics owner, Eric Thornton. The episode was actually recorded near the back of the store.

]]> 45:48 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Marvel superhero Thor from Jason Chin and Chicago Comics owner, Eric Thornton. The episode was actually recorded near the back of the store.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Marvel superhero Thor from Jason Chin and Chicago Comics owner, Eric Thornton. The episode was actually recorded near the back of the store. Stupid Nerd #21: more serial killers Stupid Nerd #21: more serial killers Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:04:00 +0000 Arnie learns more about serial killers (Gilles De Rais, H.H. Holmes and Enriqueta Marti) from Louis Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg. Louis also talks about his recent Zodiac killer tour of San Fransisco.

]]> Arnie learns more about serial killers (Gilles De Rais, H.H. Holmes and Enriqueta Marti) from Louis Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg. Louis also talks about his recent Zodiac killer tour of San Fransisco.

]]> 55:03 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns more about serial killers (Gilles De Rais, H.H. Holmes and Enriqueta Marti) from Louis Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg. Louis also talks about his recent Zodiac killer tour of San Fransisco.Arnie NiekampArnie learns more about serial killers (Gilles De Rais, H.H. Holmes and Enriqueta Marti) from Louis Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg. Louis also talks about his recent Zodiac killer tour of San Fransisco. Stupid Nerd #20: Chrono Trigger Stupid Nerd #20: Chrono Trigger Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:14:00 +0000 ]]> 01:03:45 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the classic Super Nintendo RPG "Chrono Trigger" from Nate Fernald and Gene Gemperline.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the classic Super Nintendo RPG "Chrono Trigger" from Nate Fernald and Gene Gemperline. Stupid Nerd #19: vamprie LARPING 2 Stupid Nerd #19: vamprie LARPING 2 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:41:00 +0000 ]]> 01:09:50 false full Arnie NiekampChris Weil and Ryan DiGiorgi are back to delve further into the world of vampire Live Action Role Playing. This time Arnie and his guests each make Vampire: The Requiem characters for themselves for an upcoming game.Arnie NiekampChris Weil and Ryan DiGiorgi are back to delve further into the world of vampire Live Action Role Playing. This time Arnie and his guests each make Vampire: The Requiem characters for themselves for an upcoming game. Stupid Nerd #18: Ben Ten Stupid Nerd #18: Ben Ten Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:29:00 +0000 ]]> 12:00 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the kid's cartoon 'Ben Ten' from two kids, his nephews Ty and Will.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the kid's cartoon 'Ben Ten' from two kids, his nephews Ty and Will. Stupid Nerd #17: Dragonlance Stupid Nerd #17: Dragonlance Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:13:00 +0000 ]]> 01:18:33 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Dragonlance books from Steve Waltien (aka Raistlin Majere) and Nick Baer (aka Tanis Half-Elven). It goes without saying that it's super-nerdy.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Dragonlance books from Steve Waltien (aka Raistlin Majere) and Nick Baer (aka Tanis Half-Elven). It goes without saying that it's super-nerdy. Stupid Nerd #16: Professional Wrestling Stupid Nerd #16: Professional Wrestling Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:44:00 +0000 ]]> 55:04 false full Arnie NiekampArnie's guests Zach Thompson and Josh Breit teach him about the complex world of professional wrestling.Arnie NiekampArnie's guests Zach Thompson and Josh Breit teach him about the complex world of professional wrestling. Stupid Nerd #15: Neon Genesis Evangelion Stupid Nerd #15: Neon Genesis Evangelion Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:50:00 +0000 ]]> 01:20:24 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the crazy anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion from Laura Grey and Irene Marquette.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the crazy anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion from Laura Grey and Irene Marquette. Stupid Nerd #14: Robin, the Boy Wonder Stupid Nerd #14: Robin, the Boy Wonder Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:42:00 +0000 ]]> 37:29 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Batman's sidekick(s), Robin, from Craig Uhlir, Jason Chin and Matt Young.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Batman's sidekick(s), Robin, from Craig Uhlir, Jason Chin and Matt Young. Stupid Nerd #13: the holographic universe Stupid Nerd #13: the holographic universe Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:41:00 +0000 ]]> 01:05:22 false full Arnie NiekampSteve Heinrich and Chris Weil blow Arnie's mind by explaining that our entire universe might be a hologram. Maybe. Sort of.Arnie NiekampSteve Heinrich and Chris Weil blow Arnie's mind by explaining that our entire universe might be a hologram. Maybe. Sort of. Stupid Nerd #12: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Stupid Nerd #12: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:34:00 +0000 ]]> 54:03 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the short-lived FOX series 'The Sarah Connor Chronicles' from Shad Kunkle and Shaun Clayton.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the short-lived FOX series 'The Sarah Connor Chronicles' from Shad Kunkle and Shaun Clayton. Stupid Nerd #11: The Star Trek Experience, Las Vegas Stupid Nerd #11: The Star Trek Experience, Las Vegas Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:59:00 +0000 ]]> 01:09:28 false full Arnie NiekampArnie gets a behind-the-scenes peek at the Las Vegas attraction, The Star Trek Experience from two of its former employees/performers, Griffen Eckstein and Irene Marquette.Arnie NiekampArnie gets a behind-the-scenes peek at the Las Vegas attraction, The Star Trek Experience from two of its former employees/performers, Griffen Eckstein and Irene Marquette. Stupid Nerd #10: Friday the 13th Stupid Nerd #10: Friday the 13th Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:45:00 +0000 ]]> 01:06:24 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about all 12 'Friday the 13th' movies from Jason Chin and Ryan DiGiorgi.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about all 12 'Friday the 13th' movies from Jason Chin and Ryan DiGiorgi. Stupid Nerd #9: online Halo "clans" Stupid Nerd #9: online Halo "clans" Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:34:00 +0000 ]]> 53:26 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about playing Halo on X-Box Live with a "clan," from David Dague, Tyler Lansdown and Scot Goodhart (Gunslingers from Tied the Leader). Find out what the hell that even means.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about playing Halo on X-Box Live with a "clan," from David Dague, Tyler Lansdown and Scot Goodhart (Gunslingers from Tied the Leader). Find out what the hell that even means. Stupid Nerd #8 - Robotech Stupid Nerd #8 - Robotech Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:18:00 +0000 ]]> 43:41 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the animated series, Robotech, from Matt Young and Jeff Hansen.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the animated series, Robotech, from Matt Young and Jeff Hansen. Stupid Nerd #7: Hulk Stupid Nerd #7: Hulk Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:14:00 +0000 ]]> 57:52 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Incredible Hulk from Kevin Sciretta and Charlie McCrackin.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Incredible Hulk from Kevin Sciretta and Charlie McCrackin. Stupid Nerd #6: vampire LARPing Stupid Nerd #6: vampire LARPing Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:02:00 +0000 ]]> 45:39 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about vampire live-action-role-playing from Chris Weil. Ryan DiGiorgi helps.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about vampire live-action-role-playing from Chris Weil. Ryan DiGiorgi helps. Stupid Nerd #5: Star Trek: Deep Space 9 Stupid Nerd #5: Star Trek: Deep Space 9 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:15:00 +0000 ]]> 39:05 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine from Steve Waltien, Alex Eilhauer and Griffen Eckstein.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about Star Trek: Deep Space Nine from Steve Waltien, Alex Eilhauer and Griffen Eckstein. Stupid Nerd #4: G.I. Joe Stupid Nerd #4: G.I. Joe Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:43:00 +0000 ]]> 01:03:49 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about G.I. Joe (the comics and cartoon show) from Matt Young, Nick Baer and Jeff Hansen.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about G.I. Joe (the comics and cartoon show) from Matt Young, Nick Baer and Jeff Hansen. Stupid Nerd #3: serial killers Stupid Nerd #3: serial killers Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:10:00 +0000 ]]> 53:35 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about serial killers from Louie Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen HaegArnie NiekampArnie learns about serial killers from Louie Saunders, Molly Wilbanks and Ellen Haeg Stupid Nerd #2: Twilight Stupid Nerd #2: Twilight Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:48:00 +0000 ]]> 01:04:01 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Twilight series from Megan O'Neill, Jill Blanford-Connolly and Nick Baer.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Twilight series from Megan O'Neill, Jill Blanford-Connolly and Nick Baer. Stupid Nerd #1: Green Lantern Stupid Nerd #1: Green Lantern Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:09:00 +0000 ]]> 40:31 false full Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Green Lantern, with the help of Jason Chin, Craig Uhlir and Charlie McCrackin.Arnie NiekampArnie learns about the Green Lantern, with the help of Jason Chin, Craig Uhlir and Charlie McCrackin. >>Sparkleduds on HD-DVD >>Sparkleduds on HD-DVD Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:00 +0000 ]]> 26:16 false full Arnie NiekampMatthew Young shares excerpts of the commentary tracks from the HD-DVD of 'Sparkleduds.' Special guests include (writer/director) Megan O'Neill, (punch-up writer) Matt Trupia and (bird wrangler) Bill Cochran.Arnie NiekampMatthew Young shares excerpts of the commentary tracks from the HD-DVD of 'Sparkleduds.' Special guests include (writer/director) Megan O'Neill, (punch-up writer) Matt Trupia and (bird wrangler) Bill Cochran. Mystery Cove Update (8.26.08) Mystery Cove Update (8.26.08) Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:51:00 +0000 ]]> 12:43 false full Arnie NiekampSteve and Arnie check in to let you know THE SHOW IS NOT CANCELED!! Yet.Arnie NiekampSteve and Arnie check in to let you know THE SHOW IS NOT CANCELED!! Yet. Mystery Cove FanCast #88 - Beverly Mystery Cove FanCast #88 - Beverly Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:24:00 +0000 ]]> 29:12 false full Arnie NiekampShane Wilson and Charlie McCrackin discuss the lack of new Mystery Cove episodes during this installment of their MC fan podcast.Arnie NiekampShane Wilson and Charlie McCrackin discuss the lack of new Mystery Cove episodes during this installment of their MC fan podcast. Mystery Cove Ep 313 (Mors Tua Vita Mea) Mystery Cove Ep 313 (Mors Tua Vita Mea) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:36:00 +0000 ]]> 14:43 false full Arnie NiekampArnie answers fan questions about episode 313, 'Mors Tua Vita Mea.'Arnie NiekampArnie answers fan questions about episode 313, 'Mors Tua Vita Mea.' Mystery Cove Ep 312 (Jackal) Mystery Cove Ep 312 (Jackal) Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:18:00 +0000 ]]> 23:23 false full Arnie NiekampSteve and Matthew Young (Jack) discuss episode 312, 'Jackal.'Arnie NiekampSteve and Matthew Young (Jack) discuss episode 312, 'Jackal.' Mystery Cove Ep 311 (Like Father Like Son) Mystery Cove Ep 311 (Like Father Like Son) Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:02:00 +0000 ]]> 27:03 false full Arnie NiekampArnie and Steve answer fan questions about episode 311, 'Like Father, Like Son.'Arnie NiekampArnie and Steve answer fan questions about episode 311, 'Like Father, Like Son.' Mystery Cove Ep 310 (Delirium Tremens) Mystery Cove Ep 310 (Delirium Tremens) Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:50:00 +0000 ]]> 15:37 false full Arnie NiekampArnie's back at work! He and Steve discuss episode 310, 'Delirium Tremens.'Arnie NiekampArnie's back at work! He and Steve discuss episode 310, 'Delirium Tremens.' Mystery Cove Ep 309 (Two in the Bush) Mystery Cove Ep 309 (Two in the Bush) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:55:00 +0000 ]]> 20:36 false full Arnie NiekampSteve Waltein talks with director Jorin Garguilo about episode 309, 'Two in the Bush.'Arnie NiekampSteve Waltein talks with director Jorin Garguilo about episode 309, 'Two in the Bush.' Mystery Cove FanCast #79 - Accessories Mystery Cove FanCast #79 - Accessories Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:19:00 +0000 ]]> 32:19 false full Arnie NiekampShane Wilson and Charlie McCrackin host the most popular Mystery Cove fan podcast on the internet. Listen in as they discuss episode 308 and the movie Sparkleduds.Arnie NiekampShane Wilson and Charlie McCrackin host the most popular Mystery Cove fan podcast on the internet. Listen in as they discuss episode 308 and the movie Sparkleduds. Mystery Cove Ep 308 (In-Jane-ity) Mystery Cove Ep 308 (In-Jane-ity) Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:24:00 +0000 ]]> 19:16 false full Arnie NiekampStaff writer, Sarah Maher, answers questions about episode 308, 'In-Jane-ity.' She is joined by Tristan Tanner who plays Jane.Arnie NiekampStaff writer, Sarah Maher, answers questions about episode 308, 'In-Jane-ity.' She is joined by Tristan Tanner who plays Jane. Mystery Cove Ep 307 (Left) Mystery Cove Ep 307 (Left) Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:10:00 +0000 ]]> 20:28 false full Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp checks in to discuss episode 307, 'Left.' He is joined by someone named Nick Baer.Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp checks in to discuss episode 307, 'Left.' He is joined by someone named Nick Baer. Mystery Cove Ep 306 (Terror Town) Mystery Cove Ep 306 (Terror Town) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:52:00 +0000 ]]> 18:43 false full Arnie NiekampSteve Waltein and Katie Rich, the actress who plays Carol, answer your questions about episode 306, 'Terror Town.'Arnie NiekampSteve Waltein and Katie Rich, the actress who plays Carol, answer your questions about episode 306, 'Terror Town.' Mystery Cove Update (7.16.08) Mystery Cove Update (7.16.08) Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:39:00 +0000 ]]> 10:20 false full Arnie NiekampArnie has a message for the fans.Arnie NiekampArnie has a message for the fans. Mystery Cove - Don Eisold Mystery Cove - Don Eisold Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:03:00 +0000 ]]> 09:36 false full Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and Steve Waltein address the rumors about Don Eisold, Mystery Cove's David.Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and Steve Waltein address the rumors about Don Eisold, Mystery Cove's David. >>Sparkleduds >>Sparkleduds Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:52:00 +0000 ]]> 08:55 false full Arnie NiekampMatt Young (Jack) talks to Megan O'Neill, the writer/director of his new film, Sparkleduds.Arnie NiekampMatt Young (Jack) talks to Megan O'Neill, the writer/director of his new film, Sparkleduds. Mystery Cove Ep 305 (Some Time Later) Mystery Cove Ep 305 (Some Time Later) Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:18:00 +0000 ]]> 13:55 false full Arnie NiekampSteve Waltein answers your questions about flash-forward episode 305, 'Some Time Later.'Arnie NiekampSteve Waltein answers your questions about flash-forward episode 305, 'Some Time Later.' Mystery Cove Ep 304 (47 Coffins) Mystery Cove Ep 304 (47 Coffins) Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:03:00 +0000 ]]> 21:35 false full Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and staff writer Matt Trupia answer questions about episode 304, '47 Coffins.'Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and staff writer Matt Trupia answer questions about episode 304, '47 Coffins.' Mystery Cove Ep 303 (Bird's Eye) Mystery Cove Ep 303 (Bird's Eye) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:12:00 +0000 ]]> 19:04 false full Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and Steve Waltien answer fan questions about episode 303, 'Bird's Eye.'Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and Steve Waltien answer fan questions about episode 303, 'Bird's Eye.' Mystery Cove Bonus - The Jack File Mystery Cove Bonus - The Jack File Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:20:00 +0000 ]]> 15:28 false full Arnie NiekampGet to know Matthew Young who plays Mystery Cove's star, Jack.Arnie NiekampGet to know Matthew Young who plays Mystery Cove's star, Jack. Mystery Cove Ep 302 Mystery Cove Ep 302 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:08:00 +0000 ]]> 23:53 false full Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and staff writer Sarah Maher answer fan questions about episode 302, 'Hello Sister.'Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp and staff writer Sarah Maher answer fan questions about episode 302, 'Hello Sister.' Mystery Cove Ep 301 Mystery Cove Ep 301 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:42:00 +0000 ]]> 12:07 false full Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp answers your questions about ep. 301, 'Ashes to Ashes.'Arnie NiekampArnie Niekamp answers your questions about ep. 301, 'Ashes to Ashes.' mysterycove@gmail.com mysterycove@gmail.com Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:14:00 +0000 ]]> full Arnie Niekamp Mystery Cove Premiere Postshow Message Mystery Cove Premiere Postshow Message Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:58:00 +0000 ]]> 08:54 false full Arnie NiekampCo-executive producers Arnie Niekamp and Steve Waltien share some quick thoughts following the premiere of season three.Arnie NiekampCo-executive producers Arnie Niekamp and Steve Waltien share some quick thoughts following the premiere of season three. Mystery Cove Season Three Preview Mystery Cove Season Three Preview Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:42:00 +0000 ]]> 15:49 false full Arnie NiekampCo-executive producers Arnie Niekamp and Steve Waltien preview season three of 'Mystery Cove'Arnie NiekampCo-executive producers Arnie Niekamp and Steve Waltien preview season three of 'Mystery Cove' Welcome to Liberated Syndication Welcome to Liberated Syndication Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:28:13 +0000 full Arnie Niekamp