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Andy Nelson

With over 25 years of experience in film, television, and commercial production, Andy has cultivated an enduring passion for storytelling in all its forms. His enthusiasm for the craft began in his youth when he and his friends started making their own movies in grade school. After studying film at the University of Colorado Boulder, Andy wrote, directed, and produced several short films while also producing indie features like Netherbeast Incorporated and Ambush at Dark Canyon.

Andy has been on the production team for award-winning documentaries such as The Imposter and The Joe Show, as well as TV shows like Investigation Discovery’s Deadly Dentists and Nat Geo’s Inside the Hunt for the Boston Bombers. Over a decade ago, he started podcasting with Pete and immediately embraced the medium. Now, as a partner at TruStory FM, Andy looks forward to more storytelling through their wide variety of shows.

Throughout his career, Andy has passed on his knowledge by teaching young minds the crafts of screenwriting, producing, editing, and podcasting.

Outside of work, Andy is a family man who enjoys a good martini, a cold beer, a nice cup o’ joe. And always, of course, a great movie.

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Andy has hosted as well as been a panelist on a number of episodes.
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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 46: Why does SHIELD feel so sinister?

Thor 046: Why Does SHIELD Feel So Sinister?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor says his royal goodbyes to Jane, Darcy, and Erik as he heads off to find a way to get to Mjølnir. As the Scientists Three approach Smith Motors, they see SHIELD agents headed by Agent Coulson taking all their gear. Erik tries to tell Jane that they mean business but she wants her stuff back. Matt Carroll from the MCUCast joins us on the show all week!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 45: Myeu-muh? What's Myeu-muh?

Thor 045: Myeu-muh? What’s Myeu-muh?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Thor offers to tell Jane all he knows in exchange for a ride, but Erik warns her that he’s delusional and dangerous. She turns Thor down, so Thor says farewell and kisses Jane’s hand, which makes her flustered. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 44: How does Thor know which direction to go?

Thor 044: How Does Thor Know Which Direction to Go?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Jane and Erik overhear the townies talk about a satellite and Thor realizes what it is when they say how heavy it is. He takes off and Jane chases after him, stopping him in the middle of the busy street. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!

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The Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: 10 Year Anniversaries • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara • D: Zoya Akhtar, 2011

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara • The Next Reel

Pete and Andy hit the road with Kamir, Imraan, and Arjun on this week’s show as we continue our 10 Year Anniversaries series with Zoya Akhtar’s delightful film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.’ It’s a road movie following three guys on an adventure vacation/bachelor party, and while it sounds a bit like ‘The Hangover,’ it’s anything but. We had a great time with it! Check it out then tune in!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 43: How much mug smashing goes on in Asgard?

Thor 043: How Much Mug Smashing Goes On in Asgard?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Loki calls for the guards after his father collapses. Meanwhile on Midgard, Jane, Erik, and Darcy watch Thor stuff his face. Thor smashes a mug. And Pete and Jake start talking to Izzy about the excitement at the crater. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!

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Marvel Movie Minute Season Four: Thor • Minute 42: Does Odin's reasoning make sense?

Thor 042: Does Odin’s Reasoning Make Sense?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Odin tells Loki his reasons for taking him as a baby from Jotunheim, but his reasons don’t make sense to Loki, especially since Odin never told him. Loki presses him and Odin collapses into the Odinsleep. Austin Tichenor from the Reduced Shakespeare Company Podcast joins us all this week!

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The Next Reel • Season 11 • Series: Spike Lee • Member Bonus Episode • November 2021

Malcolm X • Member Bonus

Our members voted on it so here it is – our conversation about Spike Lee’s 1992 film ‘Malcolm X’ for our November Member Bonus Episode! What do we think of this biopic? Tune in to find out!

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Marvel Movie Minute, season 4: Thor minute 40 • Thor 040: Why doesn't Loki change size?

Thor 040: Why Doesn’t Loki Change Size?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ Fandral reacts quite strongly to Hogun’s suggestion that Loki may be the traitor. Meanwhile, Loki gathers the courage to pick up the Casket of Ancient Winters and turns completely blue. Odin arrives and they argue about his heritage. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!

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Marvel Movie Minute season 4: Thor minute 39 • Thor 039: Why so suspicious, Hogun?

Thor 039: Why So Suspicious, Hogun?

In this minute of Kenneth Branagh’s 2011 film ‘Thor,’ we get more Healing Room! Volstagg, Fandral, Sif, and Hogun the Grim wonder how the guard knew that they went to Jotunheim and Loki reveals he told the guard. They argue about Thor’s kingliness and Loki leaves. Hogun wonders about Loki being the traitor. Author Jessica Plummer joins us this week!

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