217. The Road Trip Woes, Adam Carolla’s Hot Takes Episode

Nerds Talking

Oh man, do we have a packed show for you this week! With Lafayette enjoying his vacation in Hawaii, Carlos, Laura, and Marie take over the mics for an unforgettable episode.

We kick things off with a lively discussion on road trips—do you still enjoy them, or are you fed up? The gang shares their own travel nightmares, including a wild childhood story of Carlos getting left behind during a family trip to Tijuana. Has he been scarred for life, or does he find humor in the chaos?

Next, we dive into some controversial comments by comedian Adam Carolla, who recently claimed that superhero movies are “homoerotica.” We break down what’s wrong with that outdated viewpoint and debate why Carolla seems stuck in the past.

After the break, we review Netflix's adaptation of *Uglies,* the dystopian tale based on Scott Westerfeld's 2005 novel. Set in a future world where everyone undergoes extreme cosmetic surgery at age 16 to become "Pretty," the story follows Tally Youngblood as she rebels against the forced conformity of her society. We unpack the film's themes of transformation, conformity, and the dark side of beauty standards, and we explore whether it does justice to the beloved young adult series.

Marie then shares updates on her music classes, showing off some hidden talents that leave us all impressed. Finally, we wrap things up with a hilarious dive into old wives' tales—do they make any sense, or are they just bizarre superstitions passed down through generations?

All that and more on this week’s episode of Nerds Talking! Tune in for laughs, debates, and unexpected twists.