The Nerd Fathers

Well, despite the thwarting efforts of digital failures and thanks to the eager work of ambitious postal delivery Chris and Aaron are here to give you their review of the Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Player's Handbook. Learn about the quibbles, the praise, the criticism, and the frothing rage (not really... okay, maybe just a little). We've got the good, the bad, and the gay.

Well, you can call them gluttons for punishment but Aaron and Chris, you Nerdicus Pater Familias, decided that they were going to bear the burden of letting you know what you were missing in the first outpouring of sludge that is Rings of Power season 2. We're still not sure if Aaron will ever be the same...

Alright, alright fine we live in a dark age where it is all a pair of podcasters can do nothing except wade through the muck and the mire to see what can be drudged up from one of the greatest betrayals of the fandom, the lore, and the works of a great author within living memory. Yet, even in the dark there is a chance to strike a light, to stoke that flame, and then beat back the darkness. Come...

Chris and Aaron want you to know that it is okay to be sad. There's all manner of things in the 'Verse that can get folk down, not least of which is contemplatin' the fact that some things just come to an end. Things like one of the greatest scifi shows ever produced. Come join Chris and Aaron as they bid farewell to the crew of Firefly and the great show that will always be in our hearts.

Chris and Aaron continue their sojourn along the starry trails that stretch across the 'Verse with likes of Mal, Zoey, Shephard, Simon, and all the other crew of the good ship Firefly. If you love this show come along and share in the reminiscin' and if you aren't sure if it's for you, sit a spell and savor the fine vintage that is the great show Firefly. We promise you won't regret it.

The Nerd Fathers are here, dear children, and to take you out into the Black of the great, big 'Verse and introduced you to a fantastic crew onboard a particular 03-K64-Firefly transport going by the fine name of Serenity. Yes, the nerdist patriarchs are plunging into the vaunted and short-lived television show whose place as a cult favorite is well worth the time for a little walk down memory lan...

Chris and Aaron take a stroll through the great games which shaped them into the Nerd Fathers they are today. Come along and see if you find something familiar.

Strap on your saddles, tighten your sword belt, and rub some dirt between those fingers because the Nerdus Pater Familialis are taking you back to the glory day's of Ridley Scott's historic epic, Gladiator! With the recent hubbub about the coming sequel, Chris and Aaron thought it only write to spend sometime remembering the original film of 2000 that made such an impact across the world. There wi...

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 amids...

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...

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.

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.

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 per...

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...

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 i...

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 Prim...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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 o...

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...

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.

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.

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.