The Nerd Fathers
An exploration of all things Nerd with a twist of some good old fashioned fatherly wisdom... or maybe just curmudgeonly gripes. We’re the Nerd Fathers and we’re here to plumb, poke, and pontificate over movies, video games, tabletop games, and all manner of nerdy stuff. Coming at things from all different angles and just as often disagreeing as we agree, we’re going to dissect and debate from our varied experiences, chasing down rabbit trails, fan theories, and every little bit of lore we can get our hands on. Come join us for an exploration and celebration of stories told well and the nerd done right!
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Episodes
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
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.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
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.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
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
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
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.
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
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...
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
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]
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
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.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
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.
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
From the distant aeons of mythic history to the wonders and madness of modern day musicals, the Nerd Fathers come with the gift of Epic the Musical. Combining the tale of a certain famous greek hero with Hamilton-esque modern musical stylings, this creation of Jorge "Jay" Miguel Rivera-Herran seeks to bring the ancient thrill of the Odyssey to a modern audience... but can his musical stylings bring Odysseus across the wine-dark sea? Listen in and find out.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Well boys and girls, this one is going to get a bit weird, but fear not your Nerdiest of Patriarchs are here to carry you through the madness that is Scavenger's Reign, an innovative if bizarre animated series of horror and survival. Trapped on an alien world the survivors of an accident must try to make their way on an increasingly hostile planet, while the rest of us try to navigate the mind-bending experience of this alien world.