Tag Archives: Chris Hardwick

‘Nerdist’ Host Chris Hardwick’s Favorite British TV Comedies

By chrishardwick | Posted on September 18th, 2011

Young American nerds in the ’70s and ’80s always had brain-boners for British comedy. The imports we got were drier and more academic in nature than what American TV provided in those days.

As Nerdist Week Begins on Anglophenia, Your Nerdist FAQs

By Perry Michael Simon | Posted on September 16th, 2011

Huge nerd alert: an original special based on Chris Hardwick‘s massively popular podcast and blog The Nerdist will hit BBC America on Saturday, September 24 at 10/9c. In anticipation, Anglophenia has partnered with the ...

Doctor Who’s Day Roundup: Matt Smith and Karen Gillan Hope to Join Forces for ‘Macbeth’

By staff | Posted on August 9th, 2011

Karen Gillan and Matt Smith at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con. Photo by Dave Gustav Anderson.

While they already spend a ton of time inside the TARDIS, Matt Smith and Karen Gillan apparently hope to one day hit the stage together. Specifically, they want to take on the Shakespeare classic, Macbeth.

WATCH: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan Gab It Up at ‘Nerdist’ Podcast, Hand Out Burritos

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on August 5th, 2011

The photos from the event — featuring a fearsome hand puppet called the Moffat Muppet — were hilarious enough, but now we’ve got video of the Comic-Con Nerdist podcast featuring Doctor Who‘s Karen Gillan and Matt Smith. ...

WATCH: Exclusive Sneak Peek at BBC America’s Original ‘Doctor Who’ Specials

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on August 3rd, 2011

Which Doctor Who monster would make the best roommate? What’s the most fashionable Timelord headgear, fez or Stetson? And, of course, the age-old question, pool in the TARDIS or Vortex Manipulator watch?

‘Doctor Who’ Stars Matt Smith, Karen Gillan on the ‘Nerdist’ Live (Photos)

By Kevin Wicks | Posted on July 24th, 2011

Doctor Who stars Matt Smith and Karen Gillan thrilled the audience at the last night's live Nerdist podcast, hosted by Chris Hardwick at San Diego's 4th and B concert venue. Check out some of the best moments from last night's event, which include appearances by Star Trek vet Wil Wheaton and a little troublemaker called the "Moffat Muppet." (It must be seen to be believed.) And Matt and Karen got their hands dirty by delivering TARDIS burritos to the crowd. (Yes, they are bigger on the inside…)