S4E9: Grounded & Chaotic

This week on Wired Nerdy, Doug and Keith dive into grounded planes, the rumors swirling around NVIDIA’s CEO, the latest GTA buzz, and speculation about James Gunn’s future at DC. From tech drama to gaming hype and superhero shake-ups, we’re breaking it all down with plenty of laughs and unfiltered nerdy opinions.Plug in. Geek out. Stay Wired Nerdy.

The Wired Dirty Podcast is a conversational show hosted by Keith and Doug (Glockified), blending tabletop gaming, video games, technology, and everyday nerd culture.In this episode, they discuss:Their ongoing Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, including player responsibility, character knowledge, creative decisions, and the fun of letting games descend into unexpected chaos.Video games they’re playing, including Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, Dredge, Into the Breach, Cleared Hot, and the upcoming Ace Combat 8.The marketing and live-action mini-series supporting Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theive.Apple’s latest hardware announcements, especially Keith’s decision to consider the new iPhone Duo for better portability and reading space.Early impressions of iOS 27, including improvements to Apple Wallet, Apple Watch features, performance, battery life, phone mirroring, and frustrations with Siri’s inconsistent responses.Concerns about AI safety, cybersecurity, regulation, misinformation, and the growing competition between major AI companies.Predictions about GTA’s release schedule, a possible PC launch, the delayed Neo Geo system, chip shortages, and rising technology prices.Plans to return with more updates and potentially bring a guest onto the show.

GTA footage has everyone talking, Apple’s foldable iPhone may finally be taking shape, and buying new technology has never felt more expensive. This week on Wired Nerdy, Doug and Keith break down the biggest gaming and tech stories, separate the hype from reality, and ask: how much is too much for the latest gadget?Subscribe and join the conversation! What would you pay for a foldable iPhone?

The Steam Machine is finally back… but are the prices already killing the hype?This week on Wired Nerdy, Keith and Doug dive into the newly announced Steam Machine pricing and the internet’s reaction. Is Valve asking too much, or are gamers overreacting? We break down the numbers, the value proposition, and whether these systems have a real chance to compete in today’s gaming landscape.We also talk about:🎮 Steam Machine price controversy🌆 Doug’s recent trip to Chicago🎬 The biggest movies coming this summer🍿 What we’re excited (and worried) about in gaming and entertainment🤓 Plenty of nerdy tangents along the wayJoin us for another laid-back conversation covering gaming, tech, movies, and whatever else grabs our attention.What do you think about the Steam Machine pricing? Let us know in the comments!#SteamMachine #Steam #PCGaming #GamingNews #SummerMovies #WiredNerdy #PodcastWired Nerdy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wirednerdypodcastWired Nerdy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571242544979Also, check out the Wired Nerdy Website and Merch Store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/wirednerdypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (merch prices lowered!)Search for the Wired Nerdy Podcast on your favorite platform.

In this episode of the Wired Nerdy Podcast, Sony is shaking things up with a two-hour in-theater premiere for State of Play. Join Keith and Doug as they explore whether this bold move is a marketing stunt or the future of entertainment. Plus, get hands-on impressions of the Steam Controller, dive into our Steam Wishlists, and hear about the summer movie releases we’re excited about. Tune in to find out!Wired Nerdy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wirednerdypodcastWired Nerdy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571242544979Also, check out the Wired Nerdy Website and Merch Store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/wirednerdypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (merch prices lowered!)Search for the Wired Nerdy Podcast on your favorite platform.

This year, we had the chance to attend and work the 2026 Columbia Retro Game Convention, where we also hosted a special live panel with none other than John Riggs. During the panel, we sat down for a fun, wide-ranging conversation covering retro gaming, the future of computing, YouTube, nostalgia, breakfast cereal, and plenty of unexpected detours along the way. We also opened the floor to audience questions, which made for an even more entertaining and unpredictable discussion. If you’re a fan of retro games, gaming culture, tech talk, and off-the-wall conversations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Check out this special live interview from the Wired Nerdy podcast.

In this episode, we go full Con Crazy as we break down our experiences at two outstanding events from last month: Ron Con and KC Planet Comic Con. From tabletop vibes to comic con chaos, we share what we loved, what surprised us, and what made each convention stand out.We also play a little catch-up and dive into Doug’s latest tech pickups and upgrades because, let’s be honest, there’s always new gear to talk about.If you’re into conventions, nerd culture, or just hanging out with us while we swap stories, this one’s for you.Wired Nerdy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wirednerdypodcastWired Nerdy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571242544979Also, check out the Wired Nerdy Website and Merch Store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/wirednerdypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (merch prices lowered!)Search for the Wired Nerdy Podcast on your favorite platform.

What really goes into making a great game?In this episode of Wired Nerdy, we sit down with Benson Russell, a veteran game designer with over 30 years in the industry and credits that include Uncharted 3, The Last of Us, and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. From the early days of breaking into a scrappy industry to shaping some of the most iconic modern AAA titles, Benson shares the real story behind game development.We go beyond surface-level talk and dive into:How Benson got his start in game developmentThe biggest lessons from 30+ years designing gamesWhat players don’t see behind AAA developmentWhy modern games are so complex to buildThe truth about updates, delays, and shipping gamesGame-to-film adaptations, what works and what failsFixing “development dysfunction” inside studiosAI’s real impact on the future of gamingWhat excites (and concerns) him about where games are headedIf you love games, game design, or want to understand how the industry really works, this conversation gives you an insider’s perspective you won’t hear anywhere else.About Benson Russellhttps://www.unhandledexceptions.io/Benson Russell is a veteran game designer and founder of Unhandled Exceptions, where he helps studios solve development challenges and ship better games. Over his career, he has contributed to some of the most influential AAA titles in modern gaming.Wired Nerdy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wirednerdypodcastWired Nerdy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571242544979Also, check out the Wired Nerdy Website and Merch Store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/wirednerdypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (merch prices lowered!)Search for the Wired Nerdy Podcast on your favorite platform.

In this episode of the Wired Nerdy Podcast, hosts Pixelhavok and Glockified dive into the latest in gaming and technology. They discuss the impact of AI on RAM prices, the future of gaming consoles, and the challenges of balancing work and gaming. The duo also shares insights on the Unreal Engine’s role in Hollywood and the benefits of using Mac for productivity. Join them for a deep dive into the world of tech and gaming, with a focus on quality over quantity as they kick off season four.Wired Nerdy Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/wirednerdypodcastWired Nerdy Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571242544979Also, check out the Wired Nerdy Website and Merch Store:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/wirednerdypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (merch prices lowered!)Search for Wired Nerdy Podcast on your favorite platform.

The Game Genie wasn’t just a cheat device. It was a revolution. This short documentary uncovers the wild story behind the accessory that let players bend their NES and Genesis games to their will. From the tech that made the magic happen, to heated courtroom battles, to the cultural impact it left behind, we cover it all.If you love retro gaming, hidden history, or just want to know why this little gold cartridge caused such a stir, hit play.