Nick Vrchoticky

Location

Iowa City, IA

School

University Of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College

Expertise

History, Culture, Science

Nicholas has written for publications such as Cracked, Listverse, Glossy News, Points in Case, and many other small online publications.
He has an education history ranging from his degree in philosophy to studies in engineering, biochemistry, anthropology, and the medical field.
Nicholas is currently engaged in the creation of a short anime production and a webcomic with a startup production company.

Experience

Nicholas has been a professional writer for more than a decade. His work can be found on websites such as Grunge, Looper, Cracked (humor), Glossy News (satire), Listverse, and Points in Case (humor). When Nicholas isn't pounding out words for his favorite publications, you can find him loitering in dank holes while he desperately attempts to make it through his ever-growing reading list.

Education

Nicholas holds a dual degree in religious studies and philosophy and several certificates in the medical field. His transcripts also show a few hundred extra credits from engineering and anthropology programs that would've made his parents proud had he not fallen in love with writing about the weird and esoteric.

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Stories By Nick Vrchoticky

Television

The Comic Book Characters The Boys Fans Want To See In The Show

Amazon Prime's The Boys already has a diverse array of superheroes in its universe, but the selection is nothing compared to the number of Marvel and DC parody heroes in the comic books. Here are the comic book characters The Boys fans want to see in the show.

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Why The Security On Bones Bothers Longtime Fans

Twelve seasons is a lot of time for a show to rack up various errors, and Bones has a few on its record. However, even more than all of that, there's one facet of Bones that bothers longtime fans to an incredible degree: the card-swipe security system in the Jeffersonian Institute.

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This Is The Most Important Horror Movie Of The Decade

Everyone once in a while a film comes along that pushes the boundaries of what a horror film can do. Think, the first Halloween film, Ridley Scott's sci-fi-horror hybrid Alien, or The Silence of the Lambs. This film follows in those hallowed footsteps.

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Why Bones Fans Think Angela Was Toxic

There are some aspects of Angela's character, specifically the way she treats just about everyone around her, that fans think wouldn't fly in a real workplace.

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The Reason Umbrella Academy Fans Are So Split About Vanya

Fans have some pretty strong opinions about the White Violin, and they cut both ways.

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Movies

How Tasha's Cauldron Of Everything Changes Dungeons & Dragons Forever

The newest addition to the Dungeons & Dragons canon provides new spells, history, adventures for players, and probably a few of those Easter eggs the franchise is known for, but that's not all this book does.

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The Tara Moments That Make Sons Of Anarchy Fans Love Her Even More

Tara Knowles, played by Maggie Siff, is a controversial character on Sons of Anarchy. Like it or not, Tara is easily one of the strongest people on the show, and there are many moments that really drive the character home. Here are fans' favorite Tara Knowles moments.

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Why The Boys Fans Are Concerned About A-Train

The Boys takes its very human view of superheroes to some interesting heights, including giving some of their supes substance abuse issues, mental health disorders, and chronic health problems. Case in point: A-Train, who's just about as flawed as they come.

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Movies

How Ian Fleming Really Felt When Sean Connery Was Cast As James Bond

Before James Bond had a movie universe, the character was found between the pages of author Ian Fleming's novels. Fleming had an idea for a leading man, and Sir Sean Connery wasn't it.

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The Dungeons & Dragons Character That Pays Tribute To Sean Connery

Two years before Sean Connery's tragic death, a new Dungeons and Dragons model was released that had just a bunch of Sean Connery references in it. Waterdeep: Dragon Heist was released in 2018 and tipped its hat to Sean Connery's 1974 cult classic Zardoz.

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Movies

Steven Seagal Broke Sean Connery's Wrist. Here's What Happened

Sir Sean Connery, who passed away on October 31, 2020, made his fame when he became the first, and arguably the most well-liked, James Bond to hit the big screen. But one of those turns as James Bond involved some martial arts training with Steven Seagal, and it ended poorly. Here's what happened.

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The Hermes Visual Gag In Futurama That Means More Than You Think

Futurama is almost as famous for its references and Easter eggs as it is for its social satire and humor. The show is funny, for sure, but it's also filled from start to finish with nods and callbacks. Some are simple, and easy to spot. Others are more obscure, and go years without being noticed.

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Why Miguel's Training Has Cobra Kai Fans Puzzled

The main goal of Cobra Kai Karate is to be the best, and that goal doesn't change when the dojo moves from The Karate Kid to Netflix's Cobra Kai series. But how long does it take Miguel to get into All Valley tournament-winning shape? Some fans are confused as to the answer.

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News

How Scarlett Johansson And Florence Pugh Really Felt About Black Widow Getting Delayed

With the news that fans would have to wait even longer for Black Widow to make her solo debut, stars Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh told Marie Claire how they feel about the Marvel blockbuster arriving in theaters a year later than expected.

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Kevin Costner Gives A Hilarious Answer When Asked About Zack Snyder's Justice League

Kevin Costner is a member of the DC Extended Universe thanks to his turn as Superman's father, Jonathan Kent. Could we see him again in the Snyder Cut? The actor had a hilarious answer when asked about it by Andy Cohen.

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The Trailer For Michael Bay's COVID-Inspired Movie Songbird Has Everyone Talking

The trailer Michael Bay's Songbird makes the film look like a mix between a dark dystopian thriller and a love story. Reaction online has been strong, to say the least.

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Television

The Problem Cobra Kai Fans Have With Amanda LaRusso

While she's showed up in spots on Cobra Kai as a wife, mother, and business partner, Amanda LaRusso hasn't caught a lot of focus. Some fans certainly have been paying attention though, and they seem to have a problem with her parenting style.

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Television

The Dark Theory About Eric's Grandma In That '70s Show

We only see Kitty Forman's parents, Burt (Tom Poston) and Bea Sigurdson (Betty White), a few times throughout That '70s Show. Burt sadly dies of a heart attack on a season 5 episode, and fans think Bea had something to do with it.

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Movies

Why Holidate Isn't Your Mom's Romantic Comedy

Some of the humor in Holidate isn't exactly what you'd expect from the more tame, traditional rom-coms of years past. In fact, according to Emma Roberts in a recent interview, Holidate "is not your mom's rom-com." Here's why.

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Why Sons Of Anarchy Fans Are So Divided On Tara

Not every character on Sons of Anarchy has an easy time in a world of bikers, guns, and murder, which is the primary face of Charming, CA, that we see on the show. Tara Knowles, played by Maggie Siff, is baptized by fire when it comes to this setting, and it's led to some fan disagreement about her.

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The Heartbreaking Truth Behind Sailor Moon's Origin

The inspiration for works of fiction has to come from somewhere, and in this case, Sailor Moon draws on creator Naoko Takeuchi's personal experiences as a young student.

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The Story Behind Juice's Name On Sons Of Anarchy

It's amazing to see the depth of personality the SAMCRO motorcycle club brings to the table on Sons of Anarchy. Juice, played by Theo Rossi, is definitely his own unique entity, but nothing about the character's personality tells us why he's named "Juice." Here's how it happened.

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Television

How Christopher Cousins' Career Faded After Breaking Bad

Christopher Cousins' Ted Beneke was a powerful force on Breaking Bad, a character that fans loved to hate among the scandalous emotional elements of the show. Beneke was also the last bit of career "good luck" that Cousins seems to have had.

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Why Fans Are Confused About The FBI In Bones

Bones, along with other shows such as C.S.I., has really brought a fascination with forensic anthropology to the forefront of mainstream culture. The workload its leading agents take on, however, has sparked confusion in fans about how the Bones universe FBI goes about their business.

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Movies

Why Robert Downey, Jr. Calls Himself Dr. Dolittle With A Budget

While many were unsure why Downey decided to take on the title role of Dolittle, it seems that he actually had a personal connection to the film.

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Things You Never Noticed In The First Episode Of The Boys

The Boys' first episode, "The Name of the Game," introduces us to the world of supes and the normal people who fight against them, while building the world and setting the stage for the remainder of the series. Here are a few details you likely missed.

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Why That '70s Show Fans Are Split Over Donna

Donna's character grows through the show's progression, but the growth is ultimately influenced by her scrawny boyfriend. Some fans don't like the person Donna grows into.

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