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
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
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.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
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.
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
The Nerd Fathers take a dip into the deep and wide world of Brandon Sanderson to take a look at the first of the Stormlight Chronciles, the Way of Kings. If you like your fantasy epic and your world lore unique and flavorful you aren't going to be disappointed with this one, but does it live up to the hype which has grown up around the Sanderson name? You'll have to tune in to find out.
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
The Nerd Fathers finally live up to their promise to cover a particular invention of Brandon Sanderson, the fantastic and ravenous Nightblood. Our dynamic duo discuss the deadly and desirous weapon, but one thing they need you to know is that it is most certainly NOT a shardblade...
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Join the Nerd Fathers as they plunge back into the primordial sea, the very cradle of many nerds, which is D&D. Today they'll be looking at what classes they prefer to play, the myriad of reasons why they appeal to them, and some fun personal stories about characters that have had some truly splendid adventures. Get to see the character class in a new way, along with getting to know the pair of Nerd patriarchs!
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Join Chris and Aaron as they travel back to the fantastic world of Avatar the Last Airbender where things have gotten a fresh coat of paint, but is the beloved series still intact? Well... yes and no. Join the Patriarchs of all things Nerd as they delve into questions of narrative, exposition, visual storytelling, and so much more in this episode exploring the new series Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Well, all good things come to an end, and the time has finally come to complete the God of War 2018 exploration. From the ultimate boss battle, to the moving moments of father and son, to the hints of wonders and horrors to come, this fantastic tale draws a curtain even as it hints at so much more to come. Come with us to the highest point in all the Nine Realms and let us see what lays below.
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
We leap into the works of the fantastic Brandon Sanderson to explore some of the more recent additions to the fantasy sword legendarium, but the shardblades have made their mark in the nerdy culture conscious and so Chris and Aaron just can't let these fantastic weapons pass by.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
The penultimate episode to the GoW2018 series that has gone on longer than any of us imagine, we're so close to reaching Jotunheim we can almost taste it. Speaking of taste, I hope you've got a strong stomach, because we're going to find ourselves having to go to some rather, interesting places and you're going to need a strong stomach.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
We're going back to the ancient days of yore for this sidequest to pickup two swords (NOT one) who have been part of the legend of the greatest king England has ever known: the Sword in the Stone and the mighty Excalibur. Show up for the glorious knightly combat, stay for the intertwined lore of history and legend!