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Conversations about nerdy things inspire greater faith in Jesus on Nerdy Folks Podcast.

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Spiderman: Brand New Day
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July 15, 2026

Spiderman: Brand New Day

In this episode, we discuss what sets apart from past Spidey projects, its place in the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe, and why glowing test screening reactions are driving big pre-purchase ticket sales. We also dive deep into the theme...
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Spider Noir Catches 11 Emmy Nominations!
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July 11, 2026

Spider Noir Catches 11 Emmy Nominations!

Matt and Katie share their reactions to the Spider Noir finale and the breaking news that the show has received 11 Emmy Award nominations. We also read and react to comments from fans and critics on X and Rotten Tomatoes, concluding the episode with a comparison between Ben Riley's story arc and the story arc of Sampson from the Bible.
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Roll, Fight, Live: Ward TCG and the Active Nature of Faith (with Iron Range Sports Cards)
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July 1, 2026

Roll, Fight, Live: Ward TCG and the Active Nature of Faith (with Iron Range Sports Cards)

Here is an SEO-optimized, highly structured podcast episode description designed to maximize discoverability across major platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and search engines. Episode Title Idea Roll, Fight, Live: Ward TCG and the Active Nature of Faith (with Iron Range Sports Cards) Episode Description What happens when the fast-paced, high-stakes battle of a modern tabletop card game mirrors the everyday journey of spiritual conviction? In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world
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Gotta Catch 'Em All: Rare Cards, Hidden Treasures, and Infinite Worth
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June 23, 2026

Gotta Catch 'Em All: Rare Cards, Hidden Treasures, and Infinite Worth

Ever wondered what makes a piece of cardboard worth thousands of dollars? In this episode, we dive into the world of Pokémon! First, we trace a brief history of the iconic franchise and revisit several infamous incidents and controversies that rocked the franchise. Next, we head to the convention floor for an exclusive interview with a Pokémon card vendor. He shares the story of how he went from fan, to collector to vendor. Finally, we connect the dots between modern collecting and ancient truth
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Spider-Noir: Finding Hope & Renewal
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June 10, 2026

Spider-Noir: Finding Hope & Renewal

Can a gritty, rain-slicked 1930s superhero story teach us about spiritual renewal? In this episode, we are diving deep into the monochrome world of the highly anticipated series, Spider-Noir. Do you like interesting cinematography? Are you weary of heroes in bright spandex? Do you love grounded characters and stories? Throw on a trench coat, pop in a candy cigarette and turn on Spier-Noir! On this episode, we like to go beyond the fun stuff and dive into something that will help our spiritual l
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C.S. Lewis Examines Darth Maul
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April 18, 2026

C.S. Lewis Examines Darth Maul

This episode of the podcast dives deep into the dark side of the Force as we discuss the highly anticipated series, Darth Maul: Shadow Lord. Whether you're here for the lightsaber duels or the deep philosophical questions, this episode has got you covered. www.nerdyfolks.com Support the show Tax Deductible Gift: http://www.globalstudentinc.com/seipel-anderson Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U8AU6JNDRH6KN Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NerdyFolks
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Recent Blog Posts

Franchise Overkill: Star Wars vs Jurassic Park
Oct. 1, 2025

Franchise Overkill: Star Wars vs Jurassic Park

Franchise Overkill is an episode that was inspired by the trailer for the upcoming movie Spacebars 2. The trailer is a Star Wars style opening crawl that poked fun at the trend of continually making more and more sequels, prequels and spinoffs rathe…
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About the Hosts

Matthew Seipel-Anderson

Creator

Matthew and Katie Seipel-Anderson are licensed Assemblies of God ministers from Minnesota. They co-youth pastored in Duluth, MN, for over a decade before moving to Winona, MN, where Matt served as an associate pastor and Katie as the women’s and kids’ ministry director at Edge Assemblies of God Church. Matt and Katie also bring valuable marketplace experience, Katie with 20 years in business and community service and Matt in the public school system. In 2023, Matt and Katie started a marketplace ministry called Nerdy Folks. They podcast, write, and attend comic conventions with the goal of sharing Jesus with the nerd community in a natural way. They currently live in Woodbury, MN, with their three children and their dog Lucy.

Katie Seipel-Anderson

Podcast Co-host

Matthew and Katie Seipel-Anderson are licensed Assemblies of God ministers from Minnesota. They co-youth pastored in Duluth, MN, for over a decade before moving to Winona, MN, where Matt served as an associate pastor and Katie as the women’s and kids’ ministry director at Edge Assemblies of God Church. Matt and Katie also bring valuable marketplace experience, Katie with 20 years in business and community service and Matt in the public school system. In 2023, Matt and Katie started a marketplace ministry called Nerdy Folks. They podcast, write, and attend comic conventions with the goal of sharing Jesus with the nerd community in a natural way. They currently live in Woodbury, MN, with their three children and their dog Lucy.