Oct. 1, 2025
Franchise Overkill: Star Wars vs Jurassic Park
Nerdy Folks Podcast
Conversations about nerdy things inspire greater faith in Jesus on Nerdy Folks Podcast.
Recent Episodes
Feb. 13, 2026
The Cosmere Comes To Apple TV
Matt and Katie discuss the the recent deal between Apple TV and Brandon Sanderson to bring the Cosmere to the screen. It's exciting but also involves some distinct challenges. Time will tell if the Cosmere become a global fan...
Nov. 1, 2025
Does Marvel Need A Reboot? Franchise Overkill pt. 2
Matt and Katie pit Star Trek against the Marvel Cinematic Universe on this episode. Which should continue and which should not? (at least in its present form) Is the Infinite Saga untoppable? Is there room to grow for a show ...
Sept. 26, 2025
Spaceballs 2 and Franchise Overkill
The internet was abuzz when Mel Brooks and company released a trailer for Spaceballs 2. The opening crawl skewered the current Hollywood penchant for spinoffs, sequels, prequels and remakes. Is it time to sunset some of these...
Aug. 31, 2025
Fantastic 4 and Author E.J. Kitchens
It's Galactus sized episode where we talk about Fantastic 4, the first of the beatitudes from Matthew 5:3 and get to meet author E. J. Kitchens from the Realm Makers' community. Author E. J. Kitchens' website: https://www.ej...
Aug. 9, 2025
A Better Superman
We discuss James Gunn's version of Superman and rumored plans for the future of the DCU. We also get an interview with Andy from Discipleship Tech. He traveled all the way from the United Kingdom to be a part of the Realm Mak...
June 25, 2025
The New Avengers (aka The Thunderbolts!)
The Thunderbolts is the latest entry in the MCU. What did we think? Was the movie important? Can you tell me more about the sport of wife carrying? The answers to all of these questions is yes! Listen to this episdoe to learn...
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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.