Secret Nerd Podcast

Talks? That bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Navaar and Joe talk about the chaotic and intense moments at the community. We do a little deep dive into violence, and Navaar explains what happens when he get legitimately scared as a GM. If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with frien...

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena try to defend Dee from attackers. Only, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Cyrus returns... If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast! You can contact us at...

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Navaar is joined by special guest Alyssa to discuss Charlies homecoming. We talk about cycles, foreshadowing, and fear. We also have some great questions, and Navaar drops a little announcement about The Corrupted. Create your  ⁠⁠podcast⁠⁠  today!  ⁠#madeonzencastr

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the group arrives back at the Community. The welcome is warm, but not everyone trusts the situation, and there's a mystery afoot. Thank you to our sponsor Plus One Exp! Purchase a copy of the game at https://plusoneexp.com/products/the-corrupted-navaar-jackson If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us...

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the crew leaving the farm, why certain elements of our story remain PG13, and we do some theory crafting around some great what-if questions. If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support...

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the fallout from Beena's dangerous plan. We dig into the psychology of the characters, and how they've been coping over the winter, and we gush about how great Hamnah is. And of course, answer some amazing fan questions! If you have some you'd like answered,...

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena recover from the previous days events. The group sets off, but has to make an important pit stop first. If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast! You can contac...

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie, Beena and Cyrus attempt to capture a threat to the farm. Tempers rise as the crew has a major disagreement. And Beena and Charlie heal by the fire. If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.co...

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the aftermath of episode 3. Breaking down the conversations that Cyrus and Charlie have, as well as Beena's birthday! And of course, answer some fan questions! If you have some you'd like answered, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretne...

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena return to the farm. Cyrus helps Charlie process what happened, Beena has a birthday, and the farm gets a visitor. Content Warnings for the series:  Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentat...

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Joe and Navaar discuss the details of the episode that should've been named something with heat... because things were heating up! Get some insight into why we chose Montgomery, VT, how we looked at religion through Charlie, and why Navaar did what he did. And of course, answer some fan qu...

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the group discovers they'll be spending the winter together. Trust is built, chores are doled out, and life is good... or is it? Content Warnings for the series: Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentat...

Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, all three cast members discuss the events of episode 2, and how they tie up episode 1 in a neat little bow. We also answer some fan questions, so keep on sending them! If you have more, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, or @SecretNrdSocial on...

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, we return to the survivors as they finish recounting the first day of the apocalypse. Cyrus digs deeper into how they ended up in Montgomery, VT. Strong ambitions and dark realities come to the surface in this emotional continuation of the story. Content Warnings for the series: Death, gun violence, physica...

Welcome to Talks? That Bind, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this inaugural episode, Navaar and Joe cover the events, feelings, and construction of episode 1! A lot of questions we couldn't answer that will come to fruition in episode 2! Speaking of questions, if you have them, please use the interact button on Spotify, email them to secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, or...

Ties That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this first episode, jump right into the action as our two survivors escape impossible odds. Finding refuge is the only hope for these strangers, but it's not the first time... Perhaps, we should go back to the beginning? Content Warnings for the series: Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bon...

A discussion with two incredible audio professionals, Eli and Marisa. We talk about the work that goes into audio editing, the value of the time investment it takes to get good sound, and some of our favorite sounds from media. Follow Eli on social media @aghostofeli Follow Marisa on social media @sassy_composer If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and...

A discussion with TTRPGs' strongest man, Danny! We talk about his love of powerlifting, the ways he's worked to build communities around different things that he loves, and the idea of incorporating board games into TTRPGs.  Follow Danny on Twitter @Br00TaLDaN If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by...

A discussion with Jeannine, a TTRPG performer. We discuss what it was like to grow up in and around Las Vegas, how she got her start as a TTRPG performer, and what made her decide to play football as a freshman in High School. Follow Jeannine on Twitter @justxj9 If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going...

A discussion with Kandi, a game designer, writer, and AP streamer. We talk about the birth of Dicey Amazons, how she got her start in writing, and how she's mixing game design and a comic story into a large project. Follow Kandi on Twitter @kandi_jeanne If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to p...

A discussion with the incredible artist and performer, Amihan. We talk about telling TTRPG stories on TikTok, his journey as an artist, and the joy of being able to explore difficult themes at the table. Follow Amihan on Twitter @therosecleric Follow their artwork on Twitter @roseclericart If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. Y...

A discussion with Izzy, a ttrpg performer, and absolutely hilarious individual. We talk about their love of theater, some of their favorite games to play, and what it's like to be a cast member of The Strix. Follow Izzy on Twitter @z_myst If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretne...

A discussion with Robo, a gif creator and panel coordinator. We discuss what it's like to play at all Latine tables, why he gets inspired to bring joy to others, and how he created an award show for TTRPG APs.  Follow Robo on Twitter @TTRPGifs If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.co...

A discussion with show host, podcaster, performer, and GM, Noir. We discuss what it was like having nerdy hobbies in Chicago, ways in which he's deconstructed masculinity for himself, and what makes a system fun to run as a GM.  Follow Noir on Twitter @TheNoirEnigma If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support...

A discussion with Kappa, and audio visual professional, stream producer, and TTRPG performer and editor. We discuss how important it was for him to have a teacher who introduced him to authors of marginalized identities, what we think we'll see in the near future in the TTRPG industry, and the ups and downs of editing audio. Follow Kappa on Twitter @TheKappaChris If you enjoyed the podcast, please...