The Nerd Fathers

The Nerd Fathers Episode 68 : Everything you need to know by Thomas the Tank Engine (Bullet Train)

All aboard!
 
Alright my very useful engines the patriarchal conductors of all things Nerd invite you onboard the Bullet Train! That's right, Chris and Aaron launch into this fun, fast paced, and graphically violent film exploring the ways in which the writing, visuals, and character arcs all come together to work like a well tuned engine.
 
Next stop, Bullet Train!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 67: Whose one liner is it anyway?

After the previous episode giving us a sobering look at 2024 perhaps you need a little palate cleanser, something to pep you up, well don't worry because your Nerd Patriarchs are here to look after you. We've got a game to play and if you think you can match wits with the Fathers of all things Nerd you could play along and see what your score is.Are you not entertained?

The Nerd Fathers Episode 66: Take a Look Back or Maybe Not (2024 retrospective)

Ring in the New Year with the Fathers of all things Nerd. Chris and Aaron take a moment to reflect on the year that was and spend a little time on what sort of things made the little nerd boys and little nerd girls happy or sad, while trying not to be overwhelmed by the swelling dread at the bleak wasteland of media where reboots, sequels, and prequels wander in roving packs seeking who they may devour. Still there are a few oases left and in these dark days knowing where to find them is all the more important. So come along and let the Nerd Patriarchs show you the way.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 65: Tidings of Comfort and Terrible Tales (Christmas Episode)

Merry Christmas, our dear Nerdlings. Chris and Aaron are here to tell you about the wild and phantasmal tales of Christmas tide and the magic of the winter.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 64: All the Old Familiar Faces, In the Newest of Places (Secret Level: Amazon Prime)

The Nerd Fathers come to you with tidings of something which will bring thee much cheer and merriment! For behold through methods both arcane and meticulous the likes of Tim Miller and the Children of the Great Dragon Be'Zos (seated is he upon his auric perch) comes a new anthology series which seeks to breath new life into the skins and stories of many old friends of we nerds. Come 

The Nerd Fathers Episode 63: The Great Battle of our Time: Hold to the Canon (LOTR)

We stand upon the shoulders of giants, and the Nerd Fathers are here to remind you of it. As we prepared for the release of the War of the Rohirrim, Chris and Aaron decide to look at what we know of the movie, what your Nerd Patriarchs concerns are, and then they plunge into an exploration of canon and how it relates to Lord of the Rings and this film, and then to art more broadly. Come along for a good time and many thoughtful musings.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 62: Trauma dumping (Dragon Age: Veilguard)

Cease this degeneracy! The Nerd Fathers are here to drive out the nasty which has crept into and nested among all our favorite media, and we are going to start by thoroughly denouncing the steaming pile of garbage that is Veilguard, which utterly betrayed the masterwork that was Dragon Age: Origins. Come with us, but you best hold your nose and be wearing tall boots...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 61: He did it for his Ma (The Penguin)

The Penguin has finished up and the Nerd Fathers have come to pass judgment, both on the show in general, its polarizing ending, and even the broader genre. For insights, humor, and no small amount of nerdy deep dives give it a listen.[Heavy Spoilers for The Penguin Season 1]

The Nerd Fathers Episode 60: The Darkest Knight (Batman)

The Nerd Fathers set off to seek a man who goes by many names: the World's Greatest Detective, The Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight, Batsy, to name a few. He's captured our imaginations for generations and so the patriarchs of nerddom are determined to come to grips with the Guardian of Gotham and discover what makes one of the greatest comic book heroes such an iconic staple of the super hero genre.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 59: Trick or Treat, lil Slashers!

It is the spooky season once more and the Patriarchs of Nerddom are diving into one of the established staples in the season and the horror genre: the Slasher. From exploring the origins to assessing what connects people to these stories and then addressing hard questions about the Christian assessment of horror both in its current form and the genre in general. It's a winding way but don't worry your Nerd Fathers are here, and they're far scarier than anything else out there.