The Nerd Fathers

Today the Nerd Fathers dive back into the world of Daredevil the Netflix original series and ask the question; "How much time is too much time on side quests?" While fans of the Elder Scrolls and Fallout may have varying opinions on this, the Patrons of the Nerdilicious are determined to bring their vast intellects and sagely won wisdom to answer this question... at least in regards to a streaming...

It is time to once again turn our attention to a galaxy far, far away to see what new conspiratorial drama is unfolding in the first outing of Andor Season 2. Needless to say it is a controversial sampling, but never fear your nerdiest of patriarchs are never ones to shy away from controversy. Really, it's getting them to avoid it that's the trick... at least one of them...

Your dear and deplorable Nerd Fathers are at it again as they continue to chew through the hearty feast that is the original Daredevil series from Netflix. Walk with them in days of yore when story and expression walked hand in hand. Such things did exist once and mayhap they may come again...

The Nerdiest of Fathers are back for another slice of that sweet black and red pie that is Netflix's Daredevil. Plumbing the depths of the intricate story, defining the frame that fits the story so well, and then giving things a little savor by exploring some criticisms of some of the show's choices the connoisseurs of nerd culture are here to guide you through this sumptuous feast, and as we thin...

The patriarchs of the nerd bring you word of ancient days when shows were made which both honored the source material and were keen to tell a great story. Take the hand of your Nerd Father, don't worry as the world goes dark, and we travel to the age days of mid 2010s to explore Netflix's Daredevil.

Your Father's of Nerd have returned and with their return they bring the good word with them to be proclaimed throughout every city and every borough. And the word is Daredevil is great... just not this particular season of Daredevil.

Traveling back to the days of yore the Nerd Fathers take some time to reflect on the books of their childhood and those they've read to their kids. Come along for a passage through the great books of the past, and perhaps a visit to the Scholastic Book Fair!

With the release of the Monster Manual and the Dungeon Master's Guide for D&D 2024 there has been no small amount of kerfuffle in the realms of the nerd, but fear not for your Nerd Patriarchies descend from their lofty recliners to bestow upon you their wisdom and corny jokes. Enjoy!

Everyone loves a good bad guy, right? Well our Patriarchs of Nerdery certainly do.

Do you like moral quandries? Do you like tying yourself up with hypotheticals? Torturing yourself with tangled possibilities? Well, then have we got a film for you! Upon a fan request Chris and Aaron dive into the courtroom drama of Juror #2, and not to spoil anything but it is exceptional... unless you are looking for answers instead of questions.

Things are about to get wacky and weird, slapstick and dark, all wrapped up in one bloody, glowing, hairy, fishy package. Answering a fan request the Patriarchs of Nerddom have turned their fatherly gazes upon James Gunn's latest offering in the DCU which takes a wild cast of characters and tells a burning, sloppy fastball right down the line. Chris and Aaron will talk about the good, the bad, and...

All aboard!   Alright my very useful engines the patriarchal conductors of all things Nerd invite you onboard the Bullet Train! That's right, Chris and Aaron launch into this fun, fast paced, and graphically violent film exploring the ways in which the writing, visuals, and character arcs all come together to work like a well tuned engine.   Next stop, Bullet Train!

After the previous episode giving us a sobering look at 2024 perhaps you need a little palate cleanser, something to pep you up, well don't worry because your Nerd Patriarchs are here to look after you. We've got a game to play and if you think you can match wits with the Fathers of all things Nerd you could play along and see what your score is. Are you not entertained?

Ring in the New Year with the Fathers of all things Nerd. Chris and Aaron take a moment to reflect on the year that was and spend a little time on what sort of things made the little nerd boys and little nerd girls happy or sad, while trying not to be overwhelmed by the swelling dread at the bleak wasteland of media where reboots, sequels, and prequels wander in roving packs seeking who they may d...

Merry Christmas, our dear Nerdlings. Chris and Aaron are here to tell you about the wild and phantasmal tales of Christmas tide and the magic of the winter.

The Nerd Fathers come to you with tidings of something which will bring thee much cheer and merriment! For behold through methods both arcane and meticulous the likes of Tim Miller and the Children of the Great Dragon Be'Zos (seated is he upon his auric perch) comes a new anthology series which seeks to breath new life into the skins and stories of many old friends of we nerds. Come 

We stand upon the shoulders of giants, and the Nerd Fathers are here to remind you of it. As we prepared for the release of the War of the Rohirrim, Chris and Aaron decide to look at what we know of the movie, what your Nerd Patriarchs concerns are, and then they plunge into an exploration of canon and how it relates to Lord of the Rings and this film, and then to art more broadly. Come along for...

Cease this degeneracy! The Nerd Fathers are here to drive out the nasty which has crept into and nested among all our favorite media, and we are going to start by thoroughly denouncing the steaming pile of garbage that is Veilguard, which utterly betrayed the masterwork that was Dragon Age: Origins. Come with us, but you best hold your nose and be wearing tall boots...

The Penguin has finished up and the Nerd Fathers have come to pass judgment, both on the show in general, its polarizing ending, and even the broader genre. For insights, humor, and no small amount of nerdy deep dives give it a listen. [Heavy Spoilers for The Penguin Season 1]

The Nerd Fathers set off to seek a man who goes by many names: the World's Greatest Detective, The Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight, Batsy, to name a few. He's captured our imaginations for generations and so the patriarchs of nerddom are determined to come to grips with the Guardian of Gotham and discover what makes one of the greatest comic book heroes such an iconic staple of the super hero genr...

It is the spooky season once more and the Patriarchs of Nerddom are diving into one of the established staples in the season and the horror genre: the Slasher. From exploring the origins to assessing what connects people to these stories and then addressing hard questions about the Christian assessment of horror both in its current form and the genre in general. It's a winding way but don't worry...

From the distant aeons of mythic history to the wonders and madness of modern day musicals, the Nerd Fathers come with the gift of Epic the Musical. Combining the tale of a certain famous greek hero with Hamilton-esque modern musical stylings, this creation of Jorge "Jay" Miguel Rivera-Herran seeks to bring the ancient thrill of the Odyssey to a modern audience... but can his musical stylings brin...

Well boys and girls, this one is going to get a bit weird, but fear not your Nerdiest of Patriarchs are here to carry you through the madness that is Scavenger's Reign, an innovative if bizarre animated series of horror and survival. Trapped on an alien world the survivors of an accident must try to make their way on an increasingly hostile planet, while the rest of us try to navigate the mind-ben...

Defying expectations and surprising those who think less of it, the show the Penguin from HBO has caught the attention of the Nerd Fathers and so the pair sat down and watched the first few episodes. Needless to say it was not what was expected in perhaps the best way possible...

You asked and they listened. Chris and Aaron heard the cries of the people of the world, the huddled masses wailing their need for the Nerdy Wisdom of the most auspicious of Nerd Patriarchs to show them the way. And where does this way lead? To adventure, dear children, to adventure undreamed of. Come with the your nerdy pater familis and take the first steps, the Session 0 of Dungeons and Dragons...