Nat 1 Nerds: A TTRPG Exploration Podcast

After escaping the aracna-coconut, your heroes Thyme (Parker), Flower Child (Afton), and Citron (Brandon) continue to escort Olivander and the Egg to the congee volcano. As they approach their final destination, the servants of the Bland seem to have caught up with them in this final part! Check out Spice Mages by Skyler G, as well as his podcast "Session Zero Heroes" where they also uta...

In this fun one-shot actual-play, your usual hosts Brandon, Afton, and Parker are all treated to a player seat at the table as Skyler from the "Session Zero Heroes" podcast returns to volunteer as the GM (or in this case, Spice Lord) using the One-Page TTRPG he created: Spice Mages ! In the land of Kitchen, a sudden and unlikely group are to escort the lands only hope from the evil (and flavorless...

In this episode, your host Parker has a fun conversation with Skyler, the Creative Director and GM at the Session Zero Heroes podcast about his One-Page TTRPG's, Spice Mages and Bones in Human Clothing . Amid their dad jokes and puns, they discuss the creative process behind creating one-page TTRPGs, what inspired these particular TTRPGs, how to incorporate verbal roleplay into casting magic,...

Your host and DM Parker had no idea that an on-the-spot apple munching NPC character would pull guests back wanting a special epilogue actual-play episode! Dave, Elsie, and Bekki from Tomes of the Chaos Bard podcast return as Centric, Lou, and Serenity Nix to hang out with their favorite NPC Frank, find out what odd things happen from drinking magical liquors at the very end of the Valentine's...

After trying out the new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Ruleset (5.5 Edition) in the Valentine's Day one-shot, your host Parker catches up with Brandon to discuss some of the noteworthy changes made in the newest D&D edition. They talk about their likes and dislikes, how fast can one realistically reload a musket, discuss the Ranger Class, how the Rogue got cooler, the added bonus to rolling a...

Our adventurer's Lou (Elsie), Serenity (Bekki), Centric (Dave) and their new ally Katerina (Savannah) continue to face off against Katerina's evil Uncle. Lou develops a mistrust in mustache men, Serenity casts witch-bolt, and Centric unleashes the power of the dance in this Final Part of our 2026 Valentine's day actual-play! Check out Tomes of the Chaos Bard , a great family-friendly D...

(Quick Disclaimer: The last 20 minutes is just silence that somehow got added on unknowingly and does not affect the quality of the episode). Questions begin to unravel as answers reveal themselves to our adventurers Serenity (Bekki), Lou (Elsie), and Centric (Dave) as they finally meet the missing guest of honor for the Day of Hearts masquerade (played by Savannah). Lou continues to seek love, Se...

(Quick Disclaimer: The last 10 minutes is just silence that somehow got added on unknowingly and does not affect the quality of the episode). Continuing their investigation amid their lovely shenanigans from Part 1, our adventurers Centric (Dave), Lou (Elsie), and Serenity (Bekki) discover more information around the disappearances, make a new friend, and discover even more unique beverages in Vei...

Disappearances, a Masquerade, and... mustaches? Trying out the new Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Ruleset (or as we like to call it 5.5 Edition), your host and DM Parker, along with his favorite co-host Savannah (not biased or anything), are joined by Dave, Elsie, and Bekki from the D&D actual-play podcast Tomes of the Chaos Bard for our first ever Valentine's Day one-shot! Our adventurers, the...

In this Holiday themed episode, the whole Nat 1 Nerds Crew are reunited in person and waste no time geeking out about a variety of Nerdy items they think would make great gifts for your fellow adventurers! They discuss what constitutes "too much dice" (some said that was impossible), TTRPG systems not yet explored, books, and more! Even if not for this upcoming Holiday, they hope it will...

In this episode, your hosts Savannah and Parker discuss one of Savannah's recent TTRPG gifts: The Librarian's Apprentice , by Dan Bronson-Lowe and winner of the 2024 CRIT Awards for Best Solo TTRPG. In their discussion, they discuss the system, Savannah's experience thus far, and how solo-journaling tabletop roleplaying games can act as a good introduction to the TTRPG community for so...

After checking in with one of the Kyoshi Warriors, Ty Lee, after the skirmish, what more could possibly await our heroes Marin (Savannah), Luma (Afton), and Ganzaya (Brandon)? Find out who's suddenly leaving cryptic messages in the final part of our 3-part actual-play! Follow Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, facebook, and Threads for input, updates, and other TTRPG posts. You can also email us at nat...

Our heroes Ganzaya (Brandon), Luma (Afton, and Marin (Savannah) find themselves in the midst of defending the new Fire Lord from ambush! Will they be successful, or come out burned in more ways then one? Find out in Part 2 of our 3-part actual-play! Follow Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for input, updates, and other TTRPG posts. Avatar Legends : The Roleplaying Game is published b...

Your host Parker takes up the mantle of Gamemaster as he attempts to master all the elements of the Avatar Legends TTRPG system by Magpie Games, and guide three heroes in helping keep the fragile balance in the world. Set shortly after Fire Lord Zuko's ascension to the throne, Marin (Savannah), Ganzaya (Brandon), and Luma (Afton), notice suspicious activity around the new Fire Lord as he embar...

In this episode, Parker and Brandon dive into their first look at Magpie Game's Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game set in the world of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"! They geek out about their love for both The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra , look at it's unique mechanic of Balance, and build an example character! *This episode was technically published a few months ago, but was pulled in...

In this episode, your host Savannah takes over to interview her sister-in-law Morgan, whom Parker had finally convinced to try Dungeons and Dragons a few months ago. She and Savannah talk about how Morgan finally rolled the dice, the pros and cons of their recent campaign experience, character backstories and origins, and more! You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for updat...

In this episode, your hosts Brandon, Afton, Savanah, and Parker all have a casual conversation on Character Alignment in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition character creation. They discuss how noting different alignments within an adventuring party sometimes offer insights into better communication (and therefore better fun) at your table. They also discuss personal experiences, talk about how Palad...

Your hosts Parker, Brandon, and Afton are joined by Cade Larsen, Dungeon Master for the D&D Actual-play podcast "The Badventure Club" to discuss the simple yet creative One-Page TTRPGs, in particular, The Witch is Dead by Grant Howlit. They discuss the importance of creative problem solving, adaptability, and of course some fun tangent shenanigans! (Also, shout-out to Derek and Neil from "The...

Our misfits heroes have defeated rotten sugar-plums, traversed a gingerbread castle, and narrowly avoided a cranky Fruitcake! Yet one more obstacle awaits before the children are once again snuggled safely in their beds before St. Nick arrives. Will they be able to turn this nightmare back into a dream? Find out in Part 3 (and Final Part) of our 2024 Holiday Actual-play! And Happy Holidays from Na...

Jolly Jingleberry, one of Santa's elves, has recruited a Nutcracker, a Miser, and a Toy Duck to rescue a pair of children from a dream turned nightmare so that they may be snuggled in their beds before St. Nicholas arrives! Now that they have arrived in the dream, will they be able to locate the children? Continue the adventure with Savannah as the GM, Afton as Scarlet the Miser, Brandon as Bubble...

Twas the nightmare before Christmas and all through the house... sugar plums rot and elves begin to panic?! Utilizing a unique Christmas-themed TTRPG system, your GM Savannah takes the reigns in leading three misfit heroes to ensure the children are snuggled safely in their beds before St. Nicholas arrives in Part 1 of this actual-play Holiday venture! You can find Nat 1 Nerds on Instagram, Facebo...

Your hosts Savannah and Parker are once again joined by Emily from Rosemary PG Studios to discuss gift recommendations for the TTRPG fan in your life (including yourself of course!) that they have enjoyed having in their collections, and hope it provides you bardic inspiration in your holiday shopping! Links to Suggested Gifts: The Witchy Alchemist:  https://msha.ke/thewitchyalchemist?fbclid=PAY2x...

We're back for more TTRPG exploration in Season 2 of Nat 1 Nerds! Parker, Brandon, and Afton share some updates and announcements for the podcast moving forward, as well as some stories from their own TTRPG shenanigans. Intro and Outro Music by Monument Studios. Check out their website for all your TTRPG and fantasy music needs at www.monumentstudios.net

In this special episode, your hosts Parker and Brandon are joined by Robert Walker, host of the "Dungeons, Dragons, and Psychology Podcast" and author of 'Session Zero: The DMG to Writing Great Campaigns in Any Setting'. They discuss some psychological aspects of TTRPG's such as the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons and Pathfinder, what makes a good Villain, and other topics! Check out Robert's f...

In this final episode exploring "Roll Table for 2" by Fights and Fancy, your hosts Savannah and Parker give their parting thoughts and grades for the TTRPG system, discussing the session 0 they unknowingly had and remarks on it's combat mechanics. Their infant son also gives his two cents as well :) You can follow Nat 1 Nerds on social media on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube for updates...