30&Nerdy Podcast
There was an idea... a passion project celebrating Nerd Culture with"southern charm". After nights of planning, thinking, throwing around ideas and suggestions... an image began taking shape as the 30&Nerdy Podcast. What started as friends discussing their favorite comics, movies, and games quickly resonated with listeners who appreciated the authentic enthusiasm and unique southern perspective on all things nerdy. The podcast created a welcoming community where being passionate about traditionally "nerdy" interests was celebrated rather than stigmatized. Then a community began. Then growth happened. Then we had to become something more.
From these humble beginnings, 30&Nerdy Podcast became Studio 66, then from those ashes; Nerdy South Entertainment. It has turned into something far more expansive than its founders could have imagined. The brand grew beyond audio content to encompass convention appearances, merchandise lines, community events, and expanded media offerings that connected fans across the southern states and beyond. What makes Nerdy South Entertainment special is how it's maintained its authentic voice and community-centered approach while growing into a recognized platform that bridges southern culture with the wider world of fandoms, proving that nerd culture thrives everywhere, including... The Nerdy South!
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30&Nerdy Podcast
30&Nerdy Podcast began with an idea. We could do what those Mythical Morning guys do...well we can't. We don't have producers and a crew, we don't love editing hours of video content, and well, we don't have the time; what with jobs and families and life....soooo....we aren't doing what they do, but we did start a podcast back in 2019. What started out as a podcast full of our everyday conversations that we would have anyways; became so much more. What was a portal of our wisdom and education; is now a way for us to stay in touch and up to date with the ever growing world of Nerd Culture!
30&Nerdy is a podcast for Nerds, by Nerds. Created by Josh Davis and Tyler McDaniel; We are here to Entertain, Enlighten, and Educate about all things in the vast Nerdiverse. The wild thing is we even wind up learning new things. While we are not all knowing in aaaaallllll aspects of The Nerdiverse, we will try to lean as much as we can for the content. There's so much out there, and as we said; there is so much that even we have to learn new things.
A little bit about us:
Josh (The Doctor of Nerdonomics, The Juice, Ucey Juicy, JD, The PodFather of 30&Nerdy) is a theatre teacher in Tennessee. He is more of the Marvel / Star Wars person of the show. He is a Disney shill. Some of his favorite characters include Spider-Man, Gambit, Nightwing, The Riddler, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Josh has a wife and child and he loves playing video games, watching movies, directing plays and musicals, and hanging out with his daughter.
Tyler (The Duke of Nerds, The Sweet T of The Nerdy South, Tyler Mac, T-Mac, The Rockstar of Rizz) is The Multi-Media and Content Director at Tennessee Legend Distillery. He is more of the DC / LoTR guy of the show. One hill he will die on is that Disney owns too much. Some of his favorite characters include Batman, Wolverine, Vegeta, The Joker, and Samwise Gamgee. Tyler's biggest passion is being on stage. He has been in over 60 plays or musicals spanning elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and various community theatre companies in East Tennessee with 500+ shows in the professional theater world in Pigeon Forge, TN.
30 &Nerdy Podcast is a Studio 66 Podcast; brought to you by Tennessee Legend Distillery. We want to thank our sponsors and listeners for allowing us to do this year after year. You can find us on all podcast platforms. If you want to reach out to us, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. So Tune in, Turn Up, NERD UP or SHUT UP!
Cheers To Ya NERDS!
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Season 7 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is brought to you by Fanboy Expo. With multiple shows throughout the year, Fanboy Expo has something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of anime, comics, cosplay, sports, or any other aspects of the Nerdiverse; Fanboy Expo is the show for you. Whether we're in Knoxville, Tennessee, Orlando, Florida, or in your city, You don't want to miss out on the excitement. Come see why people travel from all across the globe to take part in Fanboy Expo. To get the latest info like celebrity guest announcements, event information, cosplay contests, giveaways, and so much more, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter at fanboyexpo.com.
Welcome back into the pod with the Duke of Nerds and Doctor Juice as they watch along with the third installment of The Mummy franchise. Is it worth a rewatch? Can it be redeemed? Follow along and find out!
30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
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Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout
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30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
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Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
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Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint!
Season 7 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is brought to you by Fanboy Expo. With multiple shows throughout the year, Fanboy Expo has something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of anime, comics, cosplay, sports, or any other aspects of the Nerdiverse; Fanboy Expo is the show for you. Whether we're in Knoxville, Tennessee, Orlando, Florida, or in your city, You don't want to miss out on the excitement. Come see why people travel from all across the globe to take part in Fanboy Expo. To get the latest info like celebrity guest announcements, event information, cosplay contests, giveaways, and so much more, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter at fanboyexpo.com.
Welcome back into the pod with the Duke of Nerds and Doctor Juice as they trade life updates, a discussion over the Stranger Things finale and Toxic Nerdom, and more banter that makes road trips feel lively. They talk doom scrolling and Doomsday Teasers, and riff on The MCU. Then the episode takes a chaotic detour: they go back to the tomb once more with a hesitant, fast-paced deep dive into The Mummy Returns; the quick turn around sequel that almost took Brendan Fraser’s career, put a stop to the rise of Dwayne Johnson, and hurts itself in comparison to its predecessor. Whether you’re here for nostalgia, hot takes, or movie lore, this episode wraps up humor and new feelings on the sequel that maaaayyyybbbeeeeee shouldn't have happened.
30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout
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Encore Theatrical Company
Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA
Reaper Apparel Company
30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
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YouTube
TikTok
Facebook
Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios
Cheers To Ya Nerds!
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint!
Season 7 of 30&Nerdy Podcast is brought to you by Fanboy Expo. With multiple shows throughout the year, Fanboy Expo has something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of anime, comics, cosplay, sports, or any other aspects of the Nerdiverse; Fanboy Expo is the show for you. Whether we're in Knoxville, Tennessee, Orlando, Florida, or in your city, You don't want to miss out on the excitement. Come see why people travel from all across the globe to take part in Fanboy Expo. To get the latest info like celebrity guest announcements, event information, cosplay contests, giveaways, and so much more, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter at fanboyexpo.com.
Welcome back into the booth with the Duke of Nerds and Doctor Juice as they trade New Year stories and bite-sized documentary picks, a discussion over the Stranger Things finale, and the kind of banter that makes road trips feel lively. They talk Biscuit Head and Florida Man, riff on Netflix and HBO Max buys, and turn cultural gripes into something funny and human. Then the episode takes a cinematic detour: a loving, fast-paced deep dive into The Mummy—Brendan Fraser’s breakout, its brutal desert shoot, scarab scares, and behind-the-scenes miracles that made a modern classic. Whether you’re here for nostalgia, hot takes, or movie lore, this episode threads humor and heart into a reminder that great stories—like good friends—never stop surprising you.
30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout
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Encore Theatrical Company
Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA
Reaper Apparel Company
30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
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YouTube
TikTok
Facebook
Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios
Cheers To Ya Nerds!
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
30&Nerdy Podcast Show Notes:
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In this episode, Tyler & Josh take on icons of The Horrorverse! They are breaking down their strengths and weaknesses for each opponent. Do you think they can take some of these icons, do you think they aren’t giving themselves enough credit, or is there NO CHANCE IN HELL?! Let us know by leaving a review on this episode, mention us on social media, drop it in the comments, or shout out to us via email!
30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout
Advertising Expressions
Encore Theatrical Company
Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA
Reaper Apparel Company
30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
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YouTube
TikTok
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Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios
Cheers To Ya Nerds!
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
30&Nerdy Podcast Show Notes:
This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint!
In this episode, Tyler & Josh take on icons of The Horrorverse! They are breaking down their strengths and weaknesses for each opponent. Do you think they can take some of these icons, do you think they aren’t giving themselves enough credit, or is there NO CHANCE IN HELL?! Let us know by leaving a review on this episode, mention us on social media, or shout out to us via email!
30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout
Advertising Expressions
Encore Theatrical Company
Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA
Reaper Apparel Company
30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Facebook
Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios
Cheers To Ya Nerds!
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
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Kirsten Schuder’s favorite writing projects make a positive impact upon social issues. Kirsten has written hundreds of parenting and mental health articles and has edited thousands as an expert mental health professional. She fetched an international award with her first co-authored book, Farming Industrial Hemp: Not Your Daddy’s Tobacco where their book was instrumental in raising awareness of the dangers of growing industrial hemp in unsafe conditions and influencing Congress in growing guidelines for the budding industry. Her second book, Schooling Your Kids Through a Pandemic: Your Step-by-step, Guilt-free Guide to Remote Learning, Homeschooling, or Somewhere in Between, helps parents navigate the difficulties of remote learning. She also authored a fiction series, Inside Dweller, published by Black Rose Writing September 14, 2023. Inside Dweller: Genesis won in the 19th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards – Finalist and is the winner of The International Firebird Book Awards in Supernatural, Speculative, and Paranormal categories. She serves as the Vice President of Apex Literary Management, a growing boutique literary agency, and loves long subtitles. Finally, she writes whatever the heck she wants in Kirsten’s Short Attention Span on Medium.
Kirsten has been writing most of her life. She began with a picture book with flowers, houses, and rainbows when she was in preschool and asked her mother to publish it. (She did not.) She worked her way up to writing poetry in the middle of the night and waking her parents up to share it. (She was a joy as a child.) She moved onto articles published in print magazines in her twenties and has been published in every decade she has been an adult.
A recent widow, Kirsten resides in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia with her kids and a myriad of pets. She has been telecommuting for almost a decade and homeschooling her kids for over a decade. Presently, she works with various online platforms, writes her own books, and runs Apex Literary Management, a growing boutique literary agency.
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30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Hippie Water use the code NerdySouth at checkout
Advertising Expressions
Encore Theatrical Company
Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA
Reaper Apparel Company
30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
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Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios
Cheers To Ya Nerds!
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
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Joshua Lastine is an entertainment attorney and the founder of Lastine Entertainment Law, where he protects the rights of actors, directors, writers, producers, animators, social media influencers, and podcasters. A former in-house attorney at Lionsgate and ViacomCBS, Joshua has helped shape deals for everything from $100M+ Netflix productions to indie films and branded YouTube Content. With deep experience in talent deals, rights acquisitions, production agreements, and intellectual property law, he brings a sharp legal mind to the fast-moving world of media and entertainment. His client roster spans major studios, emerging creators, and everyone in between.
Joshua is a die-hard horror fan who helps creators survive the legal underworld of entertainment biz from IP theft and contract nightmares to behind the scenes battles on iconic franchises. He is a life-long fan who grew up on Scream, American Psycho, Jurassic Park, and Pennywise, and even collects horror VHS, DVDs, and Blue-rays. His horror IQ is high, and his legal insight is unmatched.
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30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Hippie Water use the code NERDYFOR30 at checkout
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Encore Theatrical Company
Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA
Reaper Apparel Company
30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Facebook
Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios
Cheers To Ya Nerds!
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
This is a NerdySouth Entertainment joint!
30&Nerdy Podcast’s Opening Rift: Kyle Standifer
The Ballad of 30&Nerdy: Beth Crowley
Fanboy Expo Ad Music: “Omega” by Scott Buckley
This Episode is brought to you by:
Fan Boy Expo
Tennessee Legend Distillery
Hippie Water use the code NERDYSOUTH at checkout
Advertising Expressions
Encore Theatrical Company
Shane's Rib Shack Hwy 81 McDonough, GA
Reaper Apparel Company
30&Nerdy Podcast is an Ambassador for Reaper Apparel Co. If you are interested in checking out all the great attire they have, or learning more about them; click here and if you want to purchase something, don't forget to use our code 30ANDNERDYPOD at check out for 10% off of your order!
You can learn more about NerdySouth Entertainment and its content by visiting The Fortress of NERDitude and while you are there, subscribe to our Nerdly Newsletter for behind the scenes, announcements, and Nerdly News updates. You can also check out the other shows and content under NerdySouth Entertainment
For more NerdySouth content, find us on all social media outlets:
Instagram
YouTube
TikTok
Facebook
Email us at 30andnerdypod@gmail.com
Shop Nerdy at NerdySouth Studios
Cheers To Ya Nerds!