The Nerdherders Podcast

Episode 31: A Suburban Epic is Now Available!

nerdherders — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:06:18 +0000

By popular demand (or at least one listener) the nerds break down miniature wargame Epic Armageddon and the board game Suburbia. Also discussed: Matt’s adventures at Adepticon, Dave’s family road trip and how a paladin who turned into a frog ended up in a teenage boy’s pantaloons.

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Episode 30: Thank The (Re)Maker Is Now Available!

nerdherders — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:26:41 +0000

The boys are back to talk about movies they would like to see updated with a modern remake. The nerds also discuss board games Dungeon Command, Suburbia and Kemet, anticipation for Iron Man 3, Ian’s hopes for a Moon Knight movie, how to make a Green Lantern film that doesn’t suck and magicians as bank robbers.

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Episode29: Mr. Grangorium’s Wonder Emporium

nerdherders — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:10:35 +0000

The guys are joined by former D6Generation co-host Raef “Hollywood” Granger to talk about their favorite inventions or ideas from science fiction. The gang also chats about the board games Relic and Descent: Second Edition, they debut a new comic book segment to dissect Spider-Man and also discuss Raef’s Bizzaro gaming group.

AND:

Get your Nerdcaps on for the next episode, hosted by Ian and featuring the topic: What movies are ripe for a remake? To me, these are movies that we like, but could be done much better today. Perfect example is Justin’s beloved “Robot Jox.”

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Episode 28: 16-Bit Hits is here!

nerdherders — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:09:35 +0000

On the menu this time out: the best of Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis 16-bit classic games. The nerds also talk about Locke and Key, epic Perudo, X-Wing, lasers and wacky adventures with gender swapping.

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Episode 27: RPG Madness is Now Available!

nerdherders — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:03:10 +0000

For this two hour mega episode the Nerdherders welcome their good friend Joel Carlson, tabletop RPGer extrodinaire! The gang discusses everything from genres and game systems to advice for new players on chosing modules, finding game groups, and staying in character during a session.

And enjoy the extended Roll Call and On the Radar, chock full of the normal topics you love…as well as LARPing.

Be sure to stay after the wrap for extended bonus clips!

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Episode 26: Happy Birthiversary

nerdherders — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:18:42 +0000

The Nerdherders celebrate their one year anniversary with…well, nothing special. But that just means it’s another fun, hijinks-filled episode. The guys talk about the best TV and movie-based board games, shooting lasers and exoskeleton armored arctic space kitties. No, really.

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The games covered in this Episode are as follows:

Battlestar Galactica

X-Files CCG

Star Wars: The Queen’s Gambit

Star Wars: Battle at the Sarlacc Pit
Spartacus
Simpsons Clue
Dawn of the Dead
Firefly

Fortress America

Episode 25: The Kings of Comics

nerdherders — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:47:53 +0000

In this installment the guys cover their favorite comic book artists, writers and creative teams. They also reflect on TempleCon, acting out their Star Trek fantasies and the fear of the imminent spider uprising.

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And for those interested, here is a mostly cpmlete of the artists and writers mentioned during the show.

Chew - An Eisner Award-winning American comic book series written by John Layman
Savage Dragon - An ongoing American comic book series created by Erik Larsen
Todd McFarlane - cartoonist, artist, writer, toy designer and entrepreneur, best known for his work in comic books, such as the fantasy series Spawn.
Robert Kirkman – The man behind The Walking Dead
Jim Lee & Scott Williams – The art team behind Batman: Hush
Brett Booth - Artist of Teen Titans
Briank K Vaughan - Writer of Saga
Fiona Staples - The artist behind Dave’s favorite recent comic, Saga
Alan Moore – Writer of Watchmen
Kurt Busiek - Astro City
Brent Anderson - The artist of Astro City
Klaus Janson – Inker of Dark Knight Returns
Neal Adams - Artist behind the classic Batman and Green Arrow series.
Alan Grant - The writer of various Batman comics.
Norm Breyfogle - Artist and writer of many Batman comics
Brian Michael Bendis - Of Ultimate Spider-Man fame.
Mark Millar - Writer of Ultimates
Larry Hama - Writer and artist of classic GI Joe

Episode 24: Dude, Where’s My Movie?

nerdherders — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:41:34 +0000

The Nerdherders take you through the coolest geek movies released since 2000 as well as the usual banter about comic books, games and sweet, sweet gnome love.

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Episode 23 – Big On Miniatures

nerdherders — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:30:16 +0000

Feel like you might want to dip your toe into the world of miniature wargames but feel overwhelmed? Let the Nerdherders help you out with this primer on how to find the right minis game for you! There’s also the usual talk about comic books, D&D, spider-hunting and the word palpable.

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Episode 22: Best of 2012 Funapaloozathon

nerdherders — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:35:30 +0000

The best in geekery from the past 12 months! What games, comics and entertainment will win the love of the nerdherders? Plus, a peek into the future!

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