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July 17, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 46: The of One to Many Failures
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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.
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July 15, 2024
You Can Pre-Order My New Definitive Short Story Collection “The Tops and Tails of Dreams” Today!
Dear Readers,
My collection of previously unpublished short stories is now available on Amazon for pre-order. This is the definitive, expanded and complete collection of “The Tops and Tails of Dreams.” You might have read an earlier edition published years ago on my website, but this is the best and newest version.
What is this collection about? A bedraggled stranger staggers into town; a warrior bends her ancestral bow at a goblin cretin; and a sad tale is told to the chime of a whetstone across a long, dark blade.
You’ll have to read more to find out. You won’t want to miss it, especially for only $2.99 on Amazon!
Sincerely,
Aaron D. Schneider
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July 9, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 45: Anything New Under the Sun?l
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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?
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July 3, 2024
The Need Fathers Episode 43: Behold the Lizard King, Godzilla!
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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.
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July 2, 2024
My Review of 10 Great Fantasy Books With Dwarves & Elves You Probably Haven’t Heard Of Before
Dear Readers,
So I’m embarking on something new, or at least new for me, where I’ll be trying to share with all of you some of the interesting books, lore, and other esoterica I’ve found in my travels. Some of these may be completely new to you while others may be tried and true favorites and yet others still might be ones you read some time ago but need to go back and freshen up on if nothing else to remind yourself why you liked them.
So to start things off we’re going to be looking at fantasy books that you may not have heard of before, but where dwarves or elves, or both, don’t just exist but actually play a significant role in the story somehow.
Fair warning though before we jump in. These are not necessarily book recommendations, especially as some of these may have content not acceptable for young readers (or readers of any age), and I don’t want anyone reading this list as me saying they are “safe” to read. Reading, like almost anything worthwhile, is rarely ever truly safe, and so if you’ve got young ‘uns wanting to plunge into any of these books, I’d recommend you check them out yourself before giving the go ahead. You are their parent after all.
With that out of the way, let’s jump in! To make the book reviews easier to read and navigate, we’ve made a special page on the site for these:
>>Click here to go to that page and read the book reviews
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June 25, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 43: No Teeling Where You’ll Be Swept Off To
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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.
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June 18, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 42: A Shining Gem amongst the Rotting Garbage
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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!
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June 11, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 41: What have they done?
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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.
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June 4, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 40: Candy Camouflage Covers whats really happening
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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…
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May 28, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 39: Help Rebuild this American Dream!
What’s This Nerdfathers Podcast All About?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.
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