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Articles by Brian Barrow

SNotL EP6&7- Dan Levy & Regina King

March 1, 2021 Brian Barrow 0

Our apologies for the super late and double episode. We are so big we have […]

SNotL EP5- John Krasinski

February 19, 2021 Brian Barrow 0

Join us as we talk John Krasinski’s SNL ep. We fade into talking about movies […]

Grinch sketch

SNotL EP4- Christmas Special

December 28, 2020 Brian Barrow 0

This week we talk about the SNL Christmas Special. It’s a short one this week, […]

Kristen Wiig

SNotL EP3- Kristen Wiig

December 21, 2020 Brian Barrow 0

Newest episode of Saturday Not Live! On this episode we talk about the Kristen Wiig […]

SNotL EP2- Timothee Chalamet

December 14, 2020 Brian Barrow 0

Join us while Brian’s eats crow and ends up loving this episode hosted by Timothee […]

Take 80: SmorgasbOreo

July 5, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Special Guest Greg Welsh joins us to review a veritable feast of new Oreo flavors.

Take 79: Meat Milk

June 20, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Animal flavored cereal. ‘Nuff said?

Take 78: Staring Down the Barrels

June 11, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Lena Beamish is our guest host, as we try a triad of new candy bar […]

Take 77: The Official Podcast of Candy, Officially

June 4, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Greg Welsh joins us to review new M&M flavors, and we finally compare the new […]

Take 76: Hotter Melon

May 21, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

In this take, special guest Michael Hook joins us as we sample the spicy, salty […]

Take 75: Cookie Monsters

May 7, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Cookies, cookies, and more cookies. We have become the monster.

Take 74: Drinkin’ Poop

April 29, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries some surprisingly good sodas with terrible names, with special guest host Grant […]

Take 73: Syrup-Scented Lies

April 19, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Kill Screen Cinema’s Loren Cline fills in for Brian in our Easter spectacular, featuring a […]

Take 72: Sodie Boyz

April 14, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Guest host Rob Montage fills in for Crystal as we review soda gummies, Orange Vanilla […]

Take 71: Bing Bing! That’s a Creamy Collon!

April 8, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The crew samples a creamy, crunchy combo of Bing Bing! and Cream Collon from Asia, […]

Take 70: B.Y.O.M. (Bring Your Own Milk)

March 27, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The Sweet Takes crew dives into more Sour Patch deep cuts with Sour Patch Kids […]

Take 69: Hot, Saucy Beans n’ Bars

March 15, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Tabasco flavored beans n’ bars.

Take 68: Luchador Nerds II: The Salty Ball Edition

March 6, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The gang goes for Round 2 with Nerds’ “Luchador” offerings, and buckle under the pressure […]

Take 67: Freddy Got Me Butterfingered

February 26, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

It’s a Butterfinger extravaganza as we sample Ferrero’s new take on their recently acquired license. […]

Take 66: Fun Size – Lester’s Pickle

February 20, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

In this bite-sized take, Amy Davis joins us once again to review Pickle-flavored soda from […]

Take 65: Sour Hearts and Molten Kisses

February 7, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

Sour Hearts! Melty Kisses! It’s V-Day, baby!

Take 64: Milkis and Cookies

January 30, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

In this Take, we sample some Korean soda drinks and some jam-filled cookies from Mexico, […]

Take 63: Flavors of the (First) World

January 25, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The gang samples “Exotics: Flavors of the World” from Lifesavers Gummys, and follows it up […]

Take 62: Champagne Cookies and Caviar Creminos

January 16, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

In this take, we eat some old ass cookies, and learn about Reese’s!

Take 61: Out of Season Candied Corn

January 11, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries a variety of corned candies.

Take 60: The Crunchiest Nugs

January 4, 2019 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries some British nugs.

Take 59: Hey Candy, Cane We Just Get IN Here?!

December 26, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

In this take, the gang’s all back as we dive mouth first into a veritable […]

Take 58: Sunny D, Alright?

December 23, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Nathaniel Potts-Wells fills in for a sick Brian Barrow to help the gang review offerings […]

Take 57: Mushy Mouth Sounds

November 30, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Nathan P. Woodard and Greg Welsh join us again for a couple of spicy treats […]

Take 56: BOO!-zy

November 10, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Guest hosts Greg Welsh and Nathan P. Woodard fill in for Brian and Eric in […]

Take 55: Candy Corn, Pt. 2

October 31, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Crystal’s back, and the gang talks about more candy corn.

Take 54: Candy Corn, Pt. 1

October 12, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang, still Crystal-less, tries chocolate candy corn and some weird pumpkin leather.

Take 53: Very Bad Kids

September 28, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang (minus a sick Crystal) tries some chilly new Sour Patch kids, learns the […]

Take 52: Taffa-Pull-Ooza!

September 14, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Salty Road Saltwater Taffy, learns the sordid history of Hydrox and Oreo, […]

5 Fictional Foods

September 7, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Five Movie & TV Foods That I Want In My Mouth Right Now: Characters in […]

Take 51: Less Sugar, More Nuts!

September 7, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang returns to Mom Blakeman’s offerings to try the Peppermint variety of her pull […]

Take 50: Fifty!

August 31, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Sour Patch Kids Gogurt, learns the history of a controversial candy maker, […]

Take 49: Smashmallows in the Creamhole

August 24, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang puts different flavors of Smashmallow Marshmallow treats in their creamholes.

Take 48: Mung Bean Skittles & Flavor Puffs

August 18, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Fortune Mix Skittles and some old timey cream puffs.

Reports of Tom Cruise being Green Lantern

Hear Me Out: Tom Cruise Should Be The Next Green Lantern

August 16, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Hear Me Out: If all the hype from earlier this year is to be believed, […]

Take 47: The Original Fruit?!

August 3, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Japanese peach candy and some spicy worms.

111. Russian and Robin

July 23, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Take 46: Squeeze n Spray

July 20, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Icee spray candy and Smarties squeeze candy.

Take 45: Shtix Happens

July 12, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries different varieties of Shtix.

King of the Hill

110. King Of The Hill

June 28, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Nerdstalgia is taking a trip to Arlen Texas to talk about the 13 year run […]

Take 44: Vote Big O

June 28, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Pina Colada, Kettle Corn, and Cherry Cola flavored Oreos.

Take 43: Soda Takes #3

June 19, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries more sodas. Will they like any of them? Special guest judge Cole […]

Deadpool 2

109. Deadpool 2

June 8, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Nerdstalgia is covering the crazy antics of the second Deadpool Movie. Who would have guest […]

Take 42: Buttery Coco Nuts!

June 5, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Pretz Butter sticks, as well as Khong Guan and Shirley Butter Biscuits.

47. Stand-Up Sit Down: Misty Stine

June 1, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Comedian Misty Stine joins the podcast to talk about developing your comedic muscles, being true […]

Take 41: Mouth Sounds

May 28, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Zotz fruit flavored candy and Hopjes koffe candy.

Take 40: Necco, Nec-God

May 24, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang try Mint Julep Chews and Sour Wafers from controversial candy maker, Necco. Special […]

46. Stand-Up Sit Down: C. Charles

May 18, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Comedian C. Charles talks about what it’s like doing comedy in South Korea, and being […]

Infinity War

108. Infinity War

May 15, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Nerdstalgia is BACK with new co-host John Meyers! This week we talk about the movie […]

Take 38: Gimme a Break, Japan!

May 1, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews matcha and orange flavored Kit-Kat bars from Japan. Guest judge Jake Reber.

Take 37: Yummy Hair Baldy

April 24, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries a strange gummy candy that’s supposed to be cartoon hair? Featuring special […]

Take 36: Get Out and Vote

April 17, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews and votes on Mint, Raspberry & Espresso crunchy M&Ms. Also, for real, […]

Take 35: Chuao on This!

April 11, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews honeycomb and s’mores chocolate bars from Chuao Chocolatier.

Take 34: Jelly Bean Party

March 27, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Tropical Starburst jelly beans, Ice Cream flavored jelly beans, and “Crazy Beans”.

Take 33: The Luck of the Irish Toffees

March 22, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries an assortment of Irish toffees from Oatfield.

Take 32: Mommy Choward’s Cherries

March 16, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews cherry sours, violet mints, and ginger delights. Oh my!

Take 31: Put on Eur Jamys!

March 9, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Pandan flavored “Euro Cakes” and grape flavored “Jamys”.

107. Black Panther/PSVR

March 7, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

 Nerdstalgia pops back into the internet-o-sphere to talk about Marvel’s Black Panther and the […]

Take 30: Limited Edition Peepsonality

March 7, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Cotton Candy, Lemon Sherbet, and other limited edition Peeps.

Take 29: Soda Takes, Too!

February 28, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang does another round of soda reviews, with guest judge in residence, comedian Greg […]

Take 28: Classy Twinkies and Gummies

February 24, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries fancy twinkies and champagne gummy bears.

Take 27: The Worst Dried Fruit Ever

February 21, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Things get dangerous with some preserved fruits. Featuring Guest-Judge-In-Residency, comedian Greg Welsh!

Take 26: Valentine Teeth

February 14, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang, joined by comedian Greg Welsh, review Hot & Spicy Cinnamon Oreos and Necco […]

Take 25: Mochi, Mo’ Problems

February 9, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews red bean mochi from Royal Family and green tea mochi from Yuki […]

Take 24: Fun Animal Name Games

February 8, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Yan Yan cookie and icing sticks and Arcoiris marshmallow cookies.

Lost Episode: The Neopolitan Panda

February 2, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

We lost an episode! Then we found it! Now you’re caught up! The gang reviews […]

Take 23: Bio-Mango Saludding

January 31, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Bio-Salud strawberry probiotic drink, as well as Mango Pudding by Rico.

Take 22: Dried Fruit

January 26, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews dehydrated guava and bananas from Thailand.

Take 21: Chocolatea, Great Idea!

January 24, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews matcha flavored Dars chocolate and the nostalgia-fueled Reptar Bar.

Take 20: IKEA, Part 2

January 19, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

Part 2 of the gang’s journey through IKEA snacks.

19. IKEA, Part 1

January 17, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The first half of the gang’s IKEA treat review.

Take 18: Modjeskas & The Birth of Cocomel

January 10, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Modjeskas, a Louisville original, as well as Cocomels. Also, a dark force […]

Take 17: Super Soda Balls!

January 5, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Super Cola and Super Lemon from Nobel, as well as a secret […]

Take 16: Brews & Burgers

January 3, 2018 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Draft Beer Jelly Belly jelly beans, as well as Japanese candy EveryBurger.

Take 15: Holidaze, Pt. 2

December 29, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang concludes the holidays by reviewing Sour Patch Kids candy canes and Hot Cocoa […]

Batman 1966

106. Batman 1966

December 27, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

What’s this? A lost episode of Nerdstalgia!? What fiendish fink could be behind this devastatingly […]

Take 14: Holidaze, Pt. 1

December 27, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Butter Rum Lifesavers Candy Canes, as well as Candy Cane Pop Rocks.

Take 13: Boogers n’ Bites!

December 20, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Box of Boogers from Flix Candy, and Trolli Sour Bites.

Take 12: These are Sipping Nerds, not Shooting Nerds

December 13, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews guava and pineapple Laffy Taffy, as well as guava and mango chili […]

Take 11: Necco Wafers

December 6, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews “An American Classic”, Necco Wafers.

105. TV and Movie Tropes

December 5, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

Nerdstalgia tackles Tropes! Good tropes, bad tropes, indifferent tropes it doesn’t matter! Stories need to […]

10. Tortilla Chip Brittle?!

November 29, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Pumpkin Bark from World Market, and Jalapeno Lime Margarita Brittle from Anette’s […]

Take 9: Jojo’s Dried Pickled Mangoes

November 21, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Jojo’s Dried Pickled Mangoes.

Take 8: Mom Blakeman’s Creamed Pull Candy

November 9, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews Mom Blakeman’s Creamed Pull Candy.

Take 7: Homerun Balls

November 8, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang chows down on Korean treat Homerun Ball Puffs, from Haitai.

Take 6: Major Brand Limited Edition Flavors

November 3, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tackles limited edition varieties of some of your favorite brands: Apple Pie Oreos, […]

Take 5: Pulparindo

October 31, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews tamarind-based candy Pulparindo, from De La Rosa.

Take 4: Project 7

October 27, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tries Project 7’s “gourmet” S’mores Gummies and Champagne Dreams Chewing Gum.

Take 3: Goya Sodas

October 24, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang tackles Goya Sodas, giving their takes on the coconut, guarana, champagne and malt […]

Take 2: Bubu Lubu

October 20, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The gang reviews the chocolate marshmallow treat Bubu Lubu, from Ricolino.  

Take 1: Salsagheti

October 18, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

In the first episode, the gang tackles the tamarind-flavored treat made by Lucas, Salsagheti.

104. Improv VS Stand-Up

October 4, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

It’s Improv VS Stand-Up! This wee on Nerdstalgia we have impover… improvist? Improviser Joey Eberling […]

103. The Return

September 20, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

Nerdstalgia is BACK and more random than ever. We have two of our old favorite […]

102. Acting!

April 24, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

Brian talks to actors Taylor Carden (Bagged & Bored) and Gracie Taylor (Sketchy Stuff, Lung […]

101. Valentine’s Day?

February 28, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

The OH JEEZ of Nerdstalgia talk about…Valentine’s? I guess?

100. Rick and Morty

January 30, 2017 Brian Barrow 0

It’s been a while, but Nerdstalgia is back with a legendary 100th episode! Brandon Jones, […]

99. The Bad of Wars

September 5, 2016 Brian Barrow 1

This week, Brian and the panel talk about everything that’s wrong with Star Wars.

98. AAA Video Games, Part 2

August 15, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

In this half, Brian and the panel (briefly) discuss video games, then get into some […]

97. AAA Video Games, Part 1

August 14, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Brian and the panel discuss the industry of AAA video games!

96. Costumed Play, Part 2

July 29, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

The second half of Nerdstalgia’s cosplay episode! With special guests Amanda Haas, Kim Way and […]

95. Costumed Play, Part 1

July 20, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week Brian is joined by Altar Lion Cosplay, Jedimanda and Malicious Cosplay! (Part 1 […]

94. Game of Thrones

July 11, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Brian and company talk all about HBO’s adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s […]

93. New TMNT Movies

June 20, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

The DNN’s Turtle Week continues, with Brian and the Nerdstalgia crew tackling the new movies!

92. Hanging Out w/ the Bad Guys of Bagged & Bored, Part 2

June 8, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

The second half of Nerdstalgia’s hang-sesh with B&B’s villains starts right here!

91. Hanging Out w/ the Bad Guys of Bagged & Bored, Part 1

May 25, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

In this installment, Brian sits down with some of the bad guys from Pixel Brain […]

90. Civil War, Part 2

May 17, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

Brian regroups with the panel to react to Captain America: Civil War. Spoiler alert: we […]

89. Civil War

May 2, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Brian and the panel discuss Marvel’s Captain America:Civil War. Who’s Team Iron Man […]

88. Dark Comedy

April 25, 2016 Brian Barrow 1

Brian is joined by comedians to talk about comedy. Well, he was, but then things […]

87. Host Rap

March 15, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Brian is joined by fellow DNN hosts Brandon Jones, Nicole Robey and Steven […]

86. Wrestling

February 1, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Nerdstalgia takes a very irreverent look at the WWE and the Royal Rumble.

85. Theme Parks

January 25, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Nerdstalgia talks about the best and worst parts of theme parks.

84. 2015, Part 2

January 18, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

The second part of Nerdstalgia’s 2015 review.

83. 2015 Review, Part 1

January 11, 2016 Brian Barrow 0

This week is the first part of Nerdstalgia’s look back on the good, and bad, […]

82. Saturday Night Live, Part 3

December 29, 2015 Brian Barrow 0

The final installment in Nerdstalgia’s SNL trilogy. (plus some dirty talk)

81. Saturday Night Live, Part 2

December 21, 2015 Brian Barrow 1

Part 2 of Nerdstalgia’s SNL trilogy. Dig it.

80. Saturday Night Live, Part 1

December 15, 2015 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Nerdstalgia is joined by comedians Sean Smith, Patrick Passafiume and Joey Eberling to […]

79. X-Files, Lost and Feelings

December 5, 2015 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Nerdstalgia talks X-Files!……and Lost, Frasier, Twin Peaks and feelings…it’s weird.

78. Netflix and Chill

November 16, 2015 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Nerdstalgia talks about Netflix and other streaming services!

77. Con Artists

November 9, 2015 Brian Barrow 0

This week, Nerdstalgia is joined by artists Andrew Heath, Matt Peppler and Gavin Smith to […]

76. Muppets!

November 2, 2015 Brian Barrow 0

This week is all about Jim Henson’s fantastic creations! …And weird sex stuff, it is […]

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