LTN Pulse

Season 4 of The Pulse goes out exactly how you’d expect: with board game hype, convention chaos, emotional support trains, theme park rankings, Kickstarter confessions, and a deeply passionate debate about secondhand embarrassment in television. Luke, Michael, and returning guest Kyle wander through basically every nerdy rabbit trail imaginable, from Gen Con anticipation and PAX Unplugged memories...

This week on LTN Pulse , Luke and Michael sit down with longtime Love Thy Nerd community member and volunteer Michael “MDB” Brown for a deep dive into all things nerdy. From a massive Gundam collection and Star Wars Legends novels to anime recommendations and replaying Starfield multiple times, MDB shares what he’s been reading, watching, and playing lately. The crew also talks about why fandom ma...

Luke and Michael welcome longtime Love Thy Nerd volunteer and missionary Kyle Matthews to LTN Pulse for a laid-back conversation about nerd culture, local ministry, and what it looks like to serve people through shared interests. Kyle talks about life in Bend, Oregon, his history with GameChurch and Love Thy Nerd, his “Kyle’s Nerdy Mission” updates, reading Hellboy and Love Does , watching Daredev...

In this episode of LTN Pulse , Luke and Michael are joined by Joe Bragg for a conversation that starts with lawnmowers and allergies before moving into board games, retreats, discipleship, and hospitality. The crew talks about what they’ve been watching lately, shares a few game recommendations, and reflects on some underrated titles that deserve more attention. The core of the episode centers on...

In this episode of LTN Pulse , Luke and Michael are joined by first-time guest Joe Taylor for a conversation packed with convention stories, Pokémon nostalgia, board games, and plenty of unexpected detours. What begins with haircut updates and accidental train collecting turns into a deeper discussion about Joe’s first convention experience, finding community through LTN, and the impact of simply...

In this episode of LTN Pulse , hosts Luke and Michael are joined by returning guest Matt Warmbier for a conversation that moves from retro gaming nostalgia to the deeper value of building real relationships in nerd culture spaces. From classic games, old-school consoles, and anime surprises to convention stories and tabletop community connections, this episode blends fun memories with thoughtful i...

Michael and Luke are joined by longtime Love Thy Nerd volunteer and Discord legend Andy for a wide-ranging catch-up full of garden train dad energy, Gen Con Airbnb lore, audiobook deep dives, handheld gaming habits, and plenty of manga and YouTube rabbit trails. Between the laughs and convention memories, the conversation turns toward real life—family, hard seasons, local game nights, and how nerd...

On this episode of LTN Pulse , the guys recap Tantrum Con 2026 along with special guest Pastor Michael Saunders—and what starts as light convention chatter quickly turns into youth group confessionals, destroyed ping pong tables, late night rulebook meltdowns, and the ongoing debate about whether male brains are ever fully formed. But underneath the jokes and mascot racing strategy is something de...

New season, same chaos—in the best way possible. In this episode of LTN Pulse, Michael and Luke kick things off by mostly remembering how to podcast, then dive headfirst into everything they’ve been reading, watching, playing, and experiencing lately. They talk game nights that accidentally turn into RuneScape marathons, snow-day Discord hangs, Marvel shows that don’t feel like Marvel shows, and w...

Luke and Michael welcome Bubba Stallcup for a lively episode packed with gaming chatter, PAX Unplugged reflections, ministry conversations, and a surprising discussion about the final season of Stranger Things —including its rumored Broadway adaptation. They also share a sneak peek at what’s ahead for Love Thy Nerd in 2026, all while somehow avoiding RuneScape entirely. A fun, energetic episode yo...

This week on LTN Pulse , hosts Luke & Michael welcome Matt Warmbier , CPO and founder of Love Thy Nerd, for a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation. They explore Matt’s inventive “NCAA College Football RPG,” swap thoughts on Lord of the Rings board games, chat about the upcoming PAX Unplugged event, and dig into plenty more nerdy goodness. A fun episode packed with creativity, passion, and l...

Luke is joined by special guest Philipp Bonin from Germany’s Nerch to talk about what Nerch is, how it got started, and how the first year has gone since launch. Philipp also dives into what he’s been geeking out over lately—like Fourth Wing , Riftbound , and Magic: The Gathering . Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/

Luke and Michael welcome Joe Bragg, Love Thy Nerd’s Director of Missions, to talk about what it’s really like to go on mission trips with LTN and why you should join the team at PAX Unplugged! They also share what they’ve been nerding out with lately, including finance books, baking shows, and board games. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/ Hosts: Luke & Michael Gue...

Radio Matt returns to LTN Pulse one year after his last appearance to share huge updates about the future of LTN Radio. Luke and Michael dig into what’s next for the network, including a long list of new Christian Spotify playlists in the works. Plus, they talk about the best content to enjoy on the toilet, reliving Smallville , and why Green Ember might be the best Christian fantasy series of our...

Luke and Michael return to LTN Pulse after a break to share everything they’ve been playing, reading, and watching over the last few months. Plus, Luke and Asia have some big life news—welcome to parenthood! Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-ltn-pulse/

It’s the season finale of LTN Pulse ! Luke and Michael bring you a curated list of TV shows, movies, and games recommended by the Love Thy Nerd community—featuring everything from hidden indie gems to big-name blockbusters. They also share their own nerdy summer plans, including what they’ll be watching, playing, and maybe (just maybe) reading during the break.

For the first time ever, The LTN Pulse welcomes two guests at once! Luke and Michael are joined by their wives, Asia and Rachel, for a fun and lively conversation about what they’re reading, watching, and playing. From fossils to Hello Kitty, this jam-packed episode is full of surprises, laughs, and plenty of nerdy goodness. Don’t miss it!

On this episode of the LTN Pulse , Luke and Michael sit down with Love Thy Nerd’s TTRPG Coordinator, Tieranie! They chat about all things tabletop roleplaying games, dive deep into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, discuss the books Tieranie is currently enjoying, local friendly neighborhood game stores, Magic: The Gathering, and what's coming next for the LTN Adventurers Guild. Don't miss this...

On this episode of the LTN Pulse , Luke and Michael welcome Daniel Cobin, Love Thy Nerd's new Head of Tabletop Playtesting! Join the conversation as they dive into the ins and outs of playtesting board games, chat about the thrills of F1 racing, Daniel’s latest Balatro achievements, his most anticipated TV shows, and more. Buckle up for a jam-packed episode!

In this week's episode of LTN Pulse , Luke and Michael welcome Joe Bragg, the newest member of the Love Thy Nerd staff! Joe shares about his exciting role with LTN, upcoming projects, and gives us a glimpse into what he's currently reading, watching, playing, and experiencing across nerd culture. Don't miss this fun conversation packed with laughs, insights, and exciting announcements! 

Luke and Michael are back with a special guest: Love Thy Nerd’s very own CFO, Kyle Webb (aka the Sage of the Numeric Page ). In this hilarious episode, they test the limits of trademark law by chatting about the “S**** B***,” bond over their favorite mobile games, debate the merits of rewatching TV shows, and reveal their shared obsession with hunting down platinum trophies! 

Luke and Michael are back for Season 2 of The LTN Pulse! In this jam-packed premiere, they break down everything they’ve been reading, watching, playing, and experiencing in nerd culture over the break. From binge-worthy Apple TV shows and must-watch anime, to highlights from the LTN mission trip at Tantrum Con—there’s so much to cover, we went over time! Tune in and catch up on all the geeky good...

Michael has a quick conversation with Amanda Sims (YouVersion) about why nerd ministry is important & what she's been experiencing in nerd culture lately.

Luke has a quick conversation with Will Meadows (Tantrum House) about how LTN's connection with Tantrum House & what he's been experiencing in nerd culture lately.

Michael has a quick conversation with MDB about how important the LTN community has been since its inception & what he's been experiencing in nerd culture lately.