Secret Nerd Podcast

A discussion with illustrator, art director, and TTRPG performer, Jae. We discuss what it was like to grow up with undiagnosed ADHD, how Art Direction is a fun marriage of multiple skills, and what it takes to create a costume for a streamed performance. Follow Jae on Twitter @NalaWu Follow their art on Twitter @NalaDraws If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscri...

A discussion with Esther, the dungeon minister of Chromythica. We talk about what it was like to grow up being home schooled in a conservative environment, why it's important to understand your production goals, and outlining the intention of world building.  Follow Esther on Twitter @dungeonminister *This episode isn't as polished as usual do to the holidays and limited time. It's still a gr...

A discussion with Liv, a wonderful TTRPG performer. We talk about how they're in too many "Strix" games, how dance can inform AP performance, and how they method acted a long rest.  Follow Liv on Twitter @livinaday 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...

A discussion with Valiant Dorian, and incredible performer, streamer, and now writer. We talk about his brother's influence on him, what pushed him into a law degree, and what it was like to take on a pre-existing character for Transplanar.  Follow Val on Twitter @ValiantDorian If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can...

A discussion with the incredible Orion D. Black, a writer and former Creative Director of Dimension 20. We talk about how the carrying capacity of a teenage musician, how to look Actual Play performance with a birds eye view, and why being Creative Director was such a perfect fit.  Follow Orion on Twitter @OrionDBlack If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscr...

A discussion with Morgan (AKA Mo), a writer, consultant, as well as a caretaker for Huetopia! We discuss what it was like getting into TTRPGs via the LARP scene, how the incredible community Huetopia was created, and why it's so important to value our cultures and those who can help teach us about them. Follow Mo on Twitter @SirenaBesos Follow Huetopia on Twitter @HuetopiaTV If you enjoyed the pod...

A discussion with Gwen, a voice actor, TTRPG performer, profession GM and more! We talk about how she got into teaching Pokemon, and later D&D, what it feels like to create safe players for the people at your table, and how marching band helped with her confidence in performance.  Follow Gwen on Twitter @glitchy_pixie If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, su...

A discussion with Samm, a TTRPG performer, screenwriter, and actor. We discuss what it was like growing up in Buffalo, NY, being a player in The Strix U, and why we would've been friends in High School. Follow Samm on Twitter @Lusttforlifeex Follow The Strix on Twitter @TheStrixU If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can als...

A discussion with Mark J, a wonderful TTRPG performer from Everrealm Adventures. We discussed how D&D saved them from boredom in Alaska, why building real connections is so important, and ways to help platform more diverse voices in the TTRPG space.  Follow Mark on Twitter @morrthemerri_er Follow The Everrealm Adventures on Twitter @DaEverrealmPod If you enjoyed the podcast, please help u...

A discussion with Wally Oruam, an incredible TTRPG performer and enthusiast. We discuss what it was like for them to grow up in New York, how roleplaying on forums set them up for success, and what it's like to be a part of the incredible AP Strix U! Follow Wally on twitter @WallE132 Follow The Strix U on twitter @TheStrixU If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subsc...

A discussion with streamer, performer, and now podcaster Lonzo! We talk about our fears as fathers, our new upcoming show together, and the value that performing in TTRPG's has brought him.  Follow Lonzo on Twitter @lonzogonzo 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/secretnerdpodca...

A discussion with incredible photographer, TTRPG performer, and voice actor KP! We discuss what it was like moving to the US at an early age, how spite fueled his desire to get better at photography, and the media that he's excited to see in the space. Follow KP on Twitter @KP11Studios If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You c...

A discussion with TTRPG performer and "astronaut" Theta Chun. We discuss their love of space and sci-fi in its many iterations, how they got into D&D via church, and they explain what astro-biology. Follow Theta on Twitter @bingsoojung 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/secretn...

A discussion with TTRPG performer Drak. We discuss why what most people think they know about Essex is wrong, why they enjoy Pathfinder 2e as a system, and the benefits of playing a villain in a long campaign.  Follow Drak on Twitter @Drakoniques 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...

A discussion with costume designer and cosplayer Isa. We talk about processing themes in Anime as we get older, what costume designers can do in productions, and whether or not D&D continues to live up to our expectations. Follow Isa on Twitter @evilcleverdog If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by goin...

A discussion with podcaster and TTRPG performer Josephine! We discuss why she loves horror, but doesn't consume new media, our thoughts on how people interact with cultures not their own, and some of the deeper ways we can provide representation in gaming. Follow Joe on Twitter @scarydogfriend If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friend...

A discussion with Kendo, a podcaster, professional GM, and game designer. We discuss what it's like to go through culture shock, why it's important to allow players to have some space to breathe in a horror game, and what we'd love to see improved in D&D. Follow Kendo on Twitter @kendomakesfilms Follow Tales Yet Told on Twitter @TalesYetTold If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by l...

A discussion with Steve, a writer and podcaster with Asians Represent. We discuss what it was like to grow up with a priority of westernization, how we practice being better listeners, and his struggles with representation in the TTRPG space.  Follow Steve on Twitter @DeeEmSteve Follow Asians Represent on Twitter @aznsrepresent If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a revi...

A discussion with artist and character designer Sonya Helar. We talk about how influential "Avatar: The Last Airbender" was to her, positive representations in media, and how micro-aggressions add up over time.  Follow Sonya on Twitter @sonybaloneyart 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 pa...

A discussion with Alyssa a podcaster, performer, and writer in the TTRPG space. We discussed what it's like to grow up living with a mixed identity, why finding safe people is so important, and why we struggle playing solo games.  Follow Alyssa on Twitter @adisasterqueer If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also su...

A discussion with Erica of Transplanar RPG! We discuss what it was like to go to "clown school", the depth of the character Vee on the show, and why she was born to be a streamer.  Follow Erica on Twitter @ericanewgirl Follow Transplanar on Twitter @TransplanarRPG If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support b...

A discussion with DeAngelo Murillo, game designer and podcaster. We talk about what inspired him to create his own game (Emerald Templars), how he got his start as a professional GM, and why being kind to people is so important.  Follow DeAngelo on Twitter @That_DeAngelo If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also su...

A discussion with Joe Johnson of the YouTube channel Tabletop Jocks. We discuss what it was like to grow up in Flint, Mi, what method worked the best for him to learn how to act, and why creating opportunities and events to celebrate representation are so important to him. Follow Joe on Twitter @Blackneto_ Follow Tabletop Jocks on Twitter @tabletopjocks If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us g...

A discussion with J, a co-DM of Planet Arcana and musician. We discuss where they get their influences from for how they play characters, why the digital game was already working for them, and why you should hire consultants for your actual play podcast.  Follow J on Twitter @strautmask Follow Planet Arcana on Twitter @planetarcanapod If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving...

A discussion with TTRPG performer Hamnah Shahid. We talk about what it was like to grow up outside of Toronto, how they spoke into existence their role on Transplanar, and why applying deliberate identities to their characters is so important.  Follow Hamnah on Twitter @hshahid_ If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can...