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May 21, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 38: The Dumpster Fire went Radioactive

WARNING: Discussion of material some parents may object to
Chris 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.
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May 15, 2024
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.
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May 7, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 36: The Way to Hook a King

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.
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May 3, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Saturday Morning Sidequests: Seriously, it is not a shardblade!

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…
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May 1, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 35: What is your favorite class and why is it Rogue?

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!
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April 30, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 35: What is your favorite class and why is it Rogue?

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!
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April 23, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 34: The Avatar Dies by a Thousand Tells

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.
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April 16, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 33: Requiem before the Twilight of the Gods

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.
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April 12, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Saturday Morning Sidequests: Made to Fight Horrors of Rock and Flame

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.
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April 9, 2024
The Nerd Fathers Episode 32: The Belly of the Beast, Literally

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.
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