The Nerd Fathers

The Nerd Fathers Episode 46: The One of Two Many Failures (The Acolyte)

Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away it would have been nice if someone, anyone could be bothered to write! The Acolyte (Disney+) is out and now after having seen all but the penultimate episode the pater familias of the Nerd-realm took upon the terrible burden to slog through the show in vain hopes that something resembling a compelling story, or at least a coherent one, was to be found amidst the barren wastes of our modern age. What did our sojourners find? Well, you'll just have to listen to really find out.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 45: Anything New Under the Sun?l

The dynamic duo of nerd patriarchy are taking a trip through time and space this week to explore the great films of the past, explore what made them great, all while asking this very simple question: what happened? As sequels, prequels, and every other -equel gets vomited out on screens large and small across the country the Nerd Fathers dare to ask the question what happened to the times when we actually made new things in media? And can we ever get those sweet times back again?

The Nerd Fathers Episode 44: Behold the Lizard King, Godzilla!

Up from the dark depths come the most nerdy of pater famili to talk, finally, about the fantastic Godzilla Minus One. Like the great kaiju himself, this film seemed to come from nowhere to thrill and delight with its quality writing and impactful story. Join Chris and Aaron as they behold this wonder together and talk about what its existence might mean for our world.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 43: No Telling Where You'll Be Swept Off To

Chris and Aaron, after receiving the news concerning the projects in development in the cinematic realms of Middle Earth have decided to take a moment to explore the future of LotR and what they might like to see emerging from the reaches of Arda's places and histories. Come along for nerding of the highest order as criticism and creativity wind together like thirsty roots.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 42: A Shining Gem amongst the Rotting Garbage

The diamond in the rough, the oasis in the desert, there are few things more refreshing and welcome than something great and good amidst a whole lot of rubbish. And so that's why Chris and Aaron have decided that, while the Acolyte stirs up the muck and mire that is modern Star Wars, they'd like to remind you of a ray of bright hope which shone not so long ago in the galaxy far, far away. Even persnickety, patriarchal pair have nothing but praise for the phenomenon that is Andor, a Star Wars story whose gripping and meticulous plot is worth every minute you can spare to watch it. Come in out of the wastes to see the exploration of a modern masterpiece. You won't regret it!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 41: What have they done?

With the Disney sludge pipe opening up again to spew Star Wars flavored content all over us via the Acolyte, Chris and Aaron decide to get a little reflective and assess where Star Wars is now and where it could change course to recover some good will and bring the fans back. Are things too far gone or is there a chance for a new hope (see what we did there?) to spring up anew in a galaxy far, far away.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 40: Candy Camouflage Covers whats really happening

Prepare yourself for a plunge into the odd, wonderful, and macabre world of Over the Garden Wall. Your guides through this wild and weird wood are none other than the Paters Nerdimus par excellance, Chris and Aaron, who are going to see you through amazing sights, sounds, and maybe smells of this madcap special produce by Cartoon Network. As expectations and conventions twist and turn around you in ways both silly and sinister never fear for your stalwart chaperones will see you through to the other side, though you might never be the same...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 39: Help Rebuild this American Dream!

So last time Chris and Aaron had more than a few things to say about the new Fallout tv series which were... less than complementary. However in the words of the great Theodor Roosevelt "Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining" and the Nerdacious Patriarchs will not stand for that. So in this episode they are going to explore how to fix the 1st season of Amazon Prime's Fallout. Strap on your thinking cap and come loaded for bear, because we're going to save the Wasteland one plot point at a time.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 38: The Dumpster Fire went Radioactive

WARNING: Discussion of material some parents may object toChris and Aaron are finishing the off the Fallout Season 1 tv show and it is not so much bringing it home as bagging it up for the trash. But are they being fair in their critical analysis? Could our pair of Nerdacious Poppas have erred in their assessment of the series? The only way to find out is by tuning in and seeing what they have to say.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 37: The World's on Fire, Okie Dokie?

From across the irradiated wastes and through hordes of mutated beasties the Nerd Fathers come bearing news of the new Fallout tv series. The show has raged across the nerddom territories earning praise and condemnation, depending on who you ask, and so it was left for the patriarchs of all nerddom to wander out into the wasteland and see what they can see. The first of two episodes concerning the shows, Chris and Aaron will be exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of this post-apocalyptic, nuevo western, satirical extravaganza, and trying to determine if there is a good reason for it setting the world on fire.