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Nerdist Industries, LLC
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryDigital entertainment
FoundedFebruary 2012
FounderChris Hardwickand Peter Levin
Headquarters
Burbank, California
,
United States
ParentLegendary Digital Networks
Websitewww.nerdist

Nerdist Industries, LLC(also simply known asNerdist) is part of the digital division ofLegendary Entertainment.Nerdist Industries was founded as a solepodcast(The Nerdist Podcast) created byChris Hardwickbut later spread to include a network of podcasts, a premium contentYouTubechannel, a news division (Nerdist News), and a television version of the original podcast produced by and aired onBBC America.

History

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Nerdist Industries was formed in February 2012 after Hardwick and Peter Levin (GeekChicDaily) merged their separate entertainment projects into Nerdist Industries, after which GeekChicDaily was rebranded Nerdist News. The newly formed company began to produce additional podcasts under the Nerdist Industries banner as well as producing content and webshows for its Nerdist YouTube channel. In July 2012, Nerdist Industries was acquired by Legendary Entertainment. It was announced that Nerdist Industries would operate independently with Hardwick and Levin as its co-presidents.[1]

Peter Levin left Nerdist Industries in 2013 and now heads Lionsgate's Interactive Ventures and Games. Hardwick then took over, and served as chief executive officer until 2015, when he relinquished operational control until the expiration of his contract in 2017, with the original Nerdist podcast and archives remaining under Hardwick's control under the new titleID10T with Chris Hardwick.His presence with the company, including as founder, was clarified and removed from the website on June 15, 2018 after abuse allegations were made against him by a former girlfriend.[2][3][4]On August 10, 2018, his name was then returned to Nerdist's website.[5]

Nerdist News

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Main article:Nerdist News

Nerdist News (founded February 2012; formerlyGeekChicDaily) is the Nerdist branded pop culture newsletter, founded and originally operated by former Nerdist Industries CEO Peter Levin. The cross-platform publisher currently has two newsletter publications, Nerdist News andTOKYOPOP.GeekChicDaily became Nerdist News after it merged with Nerdist to form Nerdist Industries in February 2012.[6][7]In late 2013 Nerdist News transitioned to a web series on YouTube channel "Nerdist", hosted by previousIGN Daily FixpresenterJessica Chobotthat airs five days a week to bring the latest news in nerdy pop culture.

Nerdist Podcast

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Main article:ID10T with Chris Hardwick

The Nerdist Podcast,the flagship podcast of Nerdist Industries, is a weekly interview show launched February 8, 2010 "about what it really means to be a nerd" hosted byWeb SoupandTalking DeadhostChris Hardwick,who is usually accompanied byJonah RayandMatt Mira.[8]The audio podcasts are typically an hour in length and include conversations with notable comedians or entertainers, sometimes at their own home.[9]Guests are varied, though typically relate to either stand-up comedy,nerdculture, or both, and have includedCM Punk,Rob Zombie,Stan Lee,Ozzy Osbourne,Jeri Ryan,Drew Careyand several cast and crew ofCommunity,Doctor Who,andStar Trek: The Next Generation.

In late 2017, Hardwick's future with Nerdist Industries and parent company Legendary Entertainment became unclear. Although still technically CEO of Nerdist Industries, he considered his role to have become advisory, and no longer felt connected with the company. As his contract with Legendary approached its end with no discussion about renewing, Hardwick – who retains full rights to the podcast, including its catalog of back episodes – decided to move the podcast. Since he didn't have rights to use the Nerdist name on the podcast without heavy fees, and as part of a new venture, in February 2018 it was renamed toID10T with Chris Hardwick.[10]

Nerdist Podcast Network

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During 2011, Nerdist began releasing various other podcasts. As of January 2016the full range includes:[11]

Inactive/former podcasts

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Nerdist Showroom

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TheNerdist Showroom,also known asNerdMeltor theNerdMelt Showroom,was a performance space operated in collaboration with, and located inside, Meltdown Comics inLos Angeles,California.The showroom opened in April 2011 and ran through March 2018. It featured the Nerdist logo near the entrance, plush chairs, dark walls, and a far off green room. Performances included live stand-up comedy, storytelling shows, sketch comedy, movie screenings, writer's panels and podcast recordings. It was also the home of the Comedy Central television seriesThe Meltdown with Jonah & Kumail.Past performers includeLouis C.K.,Jim Gaffigan,Dan Harmon,Kumail Nan gian i,Jonah Ray,andRobin Williams.[17]

The Showroom closed with Meltdown on March 31, 2018, after the building's owners sold it to a developer planning to construct a new residential development along two blocks.[18][19]

YouTube channel

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Content featured on Nerdist'sYouTubechannel. includes:[20][21][promotional source?]

  • 4 Points– interview show hosted by Alex Albrecht and Alison Haislip
  • Ain't It Cool with Harry Knowles– a video version ofHarry KnowleswebsiteAin't It Cool News,a TV and film news, rumour and review site
  • Awkward Family Photos
  • Because Science with TBD
  • Breaking Belding
  • Chris Hardwick's All-Star Celebrity Bowling– a celebrity bowling competition where teams compete for the charities of their choice
  • Comic Book Club– a video version of the podcast of the same name
  • COPS: Skyrim– a voice-over Cops-style parody of the gameSkyrim
  • The Dan Cave – hosted by Dan Casey
  • DIY Dammit
  • Double Jump
  • DVK: Daniel Van Kirk
  • Dr. Tran– animated shorts featuring Dr. Tran
  • Face To Face: With Weird Al Yankovic– a celebrity interview show with"Weird Al" Yankovic
  • Fangoria'sBlood and Guts– a show about monster makeup and gore effects hosted byScott Ian
  • Game Off
  • Grammar Slam– presented by professional wrestler,CM Punk
  • Hero Complex– interview show hosted by Geoff Boucher ofHero Complexmagazine and website, featuring interviews with prominent film and TV personnel
  • The Indoor Kids– a video version of the popular podcast, a video-game-based show hosted byKumail Nan gian iandEmily Gordon
  • Info Minute
  • Just Cos– a series based around cosplay and conventions
  • Justice League of America
  • Justin Willman's Magic Meltdown– series featuring magicianJustin Willmanperforming magic
  • Math Bites
  • Mothership – a weekly podcast hosted byJessica Chobot& Hector Navarro (airs on Alpha but available on YouTube as well)
  • Muskwatch – hosted by Kyle Hill & Dan Casey[22]last episode 31st July 2018
  • Neil's Puppet Dreams–Neil Patrick Harrisstars as himself and has dreams featuring puppets
  • Nerd Down & 10– theSklar brothersbreak down nerd and pop culture topics as if they were sports
  • Nerdist Comedy Shorts
  • Nerdist News– a video version of theNerdist News
  • NerdTerns
  • Nerdy Jobs withMatt Bennett
  • Reasons to be scared of the Future
  • Realm of LARP– a series about the world oflive action role-playing
  • Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net– stand-up comedy performances
  • Sifl & Olly
  • Simian Undercover Detective Squad(S.U.D.S.) – odd couple ape detectives Skreet and Yeager are forced to partner up and solve crime
  • Skyrim at the Movies
  • Star Talk– a video version of theStarTalk Radiopodcast, a science-based show hosted by Dr.Neil DeGrasse Tyson
  • Superego
  • The Thrilling Adventure Hour– a video version ofThe Thrilling Adventure Hourpodcast
  • They Call Me Baba Booey–Gary Dell'Abate(aka Baba Booey), producer of theHoward Stern Showand tech and audio enthusiast, explores the latest products and pop culture
  • Try This At Home! with Crabcat Industries
  • Tournament of Nerds– a show featuring nerds debating each other about their favorite pop culture characters
  • UCB Presents: Between the Scenes
  • Weird Sh*t From Japan– Jukka Hilden explores aspects of Japanese culture under the watchful eye of Japanophile and comedian Chad Mullane
  • What You Missed By Not Playing
  • Write Now! WithJimmy Pardo– Pardo hosts this show where a team of writers write jokes on the fly about a guest stand-up comedian

Other

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References

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  1. ^"Legendary Entertainment Acquires Nerdist Industries".Legendary. 2012-07-10.Retrieved2014-06-28.
  2. ^Parker, Ryan."Nerdist Removes Chris Hardwick References From Site Amid Chloe Dykstra's Abuse Claim".Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group.Retrieved15 June2018.
  3. ^"Lionsgate Names Nerdist's Peter Levin President Interactive Ventures".Deadline Hollywood.2014-04-30.Retrieved2014-06-28.
  4. ^Graser, Marc (March 4, 2014)."Chris Hardwick's Nerdist Gets New Leadership".Variety.RetrievedJune 28,2014.
  5. ^Kilkenny, Katie (August 10, 2018)."Chris Hardwick's Name Returns to Nerdist Website After AMC Investigation".The Hollywood Reporter.Los Angeles, California:Eldridge Industries.RetrievedMarch 19,2019.
  6. ^"GeekChicDaily Now Nerdist News, Wave Of Joy Engulfs Universe".Nerdist.Retrieved2014-06-28.
  7. ^Marc Graser (2011-06-06)."Nerdist, GeekChic team up".Variety.Retrieved2014-06-28.
  8. ^Abernathy, Samantha (15 November 2011),"Nerdist Podcast Will Record Live in Chicago",Chicagoist,archived fromthe originalon 6 November 2017,retrieved2011-11-19
  9. ^Moody, Mike (February 24, 2010)."Comedians Cut Loose on Chris Hardwick's 'Nerdist' Podcast".TV Squad.RetrievedJanuary 25,2011.
  10. ^"Nerdist Podcast Episode 929: Big Announcement Thing".Nerdist Industries. February 2, 2018.RetrievedFebruary 28,2018.
  11. ^"Podcasts Landing « Nerdist".Nerdist.Retrieved2014-06-28.
  12. ^"Oh Snap! I'm back in podcast mode".25 March 2017.
  13. ^"Nerdist Comics Panel".Retrieved19 July2019.
  14. ^Jarvey, Natalie (February 2, 2018)."Chris Hardwick Rebrands 'Nerdist Podcast' as Long-Running Show Gets New Home (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedJuly 19,2019.
  15. ^"r/PuckSoup - Puck Soup is now leaving Nerdist. Enjoy your burrito".reddit.Retrieved3 May2019.
  16. ^"'The Writers Panel' Podcast Exits Nerdist, Joins Forever Dog Podcast Network/ATX Television Festival ".All Access.May 1, 2018.RetrievedJuly 19,2019.
  17. ^"About NerdMelt".Meltdown Comics. Archived fromthe originalon June 25, 2014.RetrievedJune 28,2014.
  18. ^Greene, Steve (2018-04-03)."Meltdown Closing: One of LA's Favorite Venues Helped Shape a More Inclusive Comedy Future".IndieWire.Retrieved2018-04-13.
  19. ^"Major Gamechanger Headed For Sunset in Western Hollywood".Curbed LA.Retrieved2018-04-13.
  20. ^"Nerdist YouTube Channel".YouTube.Retrieved2014-06-28.
  21. ^"Videos Landing « Nerdist".Nerdist.
  22. ^"Muskwatch w/ Kyle Hill & Dan Casey – YouTube".YouTube.Retrieved2017-07-21.
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