Secret Nerd Podcast

A discussion with Momo, a streamer and performer, and creator of A Minstrel's Tale. We talk about what it was like to grow up in San Diego, why representation is the mission, and the super power you can get when you get into your thirties.  Follow Momo on Twitter @AMinstrelsTale If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can...

A discussion with the one and only... wait, co-host of the Slovenly Trulls Podcast, Lyssa! We talk about what makes an international accent, the appeal of graphic design, and of course why exploring D&D through a feminist lens is important.  Follow Lyssa on Twitter @itslyssabish Follow the Slovenly Trulls Podcast on Twitter @SlovenlyTrulls If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow b...

A discussion with Austin, a game designer, TTRPG performer, and co-host of Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries. We talk about how to make a movie for fans, what led her into game writing, and why DC has the best animated shows in the comic-sphere.  Follow Austin on Twitter @sailorsctaustin Follow Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries on Twitter @nerdmysteries If you enjoyed the podcast, please he...

A discussion with the illustrious Tanya DePass, a streamer, game designer, and TTRPG performer. We talk about growing up with early gaming systems, what it's been like to create and work on Into the Motherlands, and some of the interactions streamers have on Twitch.  Follow Tanya on Twitter @cypheroftyr If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and shar...

A discussion with incredible artist Aki! We talk about her mother's love of Twilight, what you really need to get started in digital art, and where we get inspiration from in the TTRPG space.  Follow Aki on Twitter @akinomii_art 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/secretnerdpod...

After putting out 50 episodes, I felt like it was a good time to let people get the chance to know a little more about me. Come listen to the audio version as Lexi hosts this Q&A with your favorite nerd! I had more odd hot takes than planned, and some great questions. This was definitely a lot of fun! Follow Lexi on Twitter @blackgirlmage If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leav...

A discussion With Dusty who is a podcaster, game designer, TTRPG performer, and more! We discuss what it was like to grow up dealing with machismo as a cultural norm, why they were built to play games designed to reflect a Telenovela, and why Pathfinder needs more Mexicans (and many other indigenous folks represented). Follow Dusty on Twitter @Dustehill If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us g...

A discussion with Kestrel, an editor, producer, and perform of TTRPGs. We talk about her work on the Blerd of Mouth podcast, why I should watch sports anime, and our search for the right amount of crunch in games.  Follow Kestrel on Twitter @hollowcompass_ 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 Shardae from the Slovenly Trulls podcast. We discuss her wonderful show, why Skyrim pushes us to a specific archetype, and the difficulty of enjoying certain authors.  Follow the Slovenly Trulls podcast on Twitter @SlovenlyTrulls 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 patreo...

A discussion with Ebony Webb, set designer for Hijinks. We discuss the difficulty of filming an in-person Actual Play during a pandemic, the insane imperialism wrought on Australia, and what we both love about Pathfinder 2e. Follow Ebony on Twitter @ebbwebb Follow Hijinks on Twitter @hijinks_org If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with frie...

A discussion with game designer, Chris Spivey. We get into making games that incorporate real history, why Captain Adama is the worst captain, and how making a big game book is a long process.  Follow Chris on Twitter @Darker_Hue If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as wel...

A discussion with Dr. Emily Friedman, an associate professor of 18th Century Lit and TTRPG Actual Plays. We talk about the levels of fandom, why you can't teach a TTRPG class without talking about D&D, and when live-tweeting a show is appropriate.  Follow Dr. Friedman on Twitter @friede If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with frie...

A discussion with Nathan from the Maker's Misfits Podcast! We discuss what it was like going from forever GM to player on a podcast, how much San Fran has changed in a short time, and ways we can stay engaged during a recording.  Follow Maker's Misfits on Twitter @MakersMisfits If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can...

A discussion with Indrani, a dice maker and co-creator of Desis & Dragons. We talk about the TTRPG community in India, why the "Last of Us" series was so important, and why people should play games made by folks from different cultures.  Mild spoilers for the Last of Us series 33:25 - 37:15 Follow Indrani on Twitter @nonagondice Follow Desis & Dragons on Twitter @desisndragons If you...

A discussion with Dare, a TTRPG performer, game designer, and writer. We talk about bonding over fighting games, writing TTRPG's that make people cry, and why we both only use one headphone. Follow Dare on Twitter @dare2dreamrpg If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as t...

A discussion with Steph Campbell, creator of the TTRPG Kids blog. We discuss what it's like being an engineer, why they looked into resources for getting toddlers into TTRPG's, and how games have helped shape their current life, in more ways than one.  Follow Steph on Twitter @TTRPGkids If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends....

A discussion with Daniel Kwan, a game designer, consultant, and award winning podcaster. We discuss his background in archaeology and how it has helped his TTRPG career, the degrees of representation sometimes seen in media, and what it's like to have your work published.  Follow Daniel on Twitter @danielhkwan Follow The Asians Represent Podcast on Twitter @aznsrepresent If you enjoyed the po...

A discussion with one of the hosts of one of my favorite shows, Oleander from Blerd Of Mouth Podcast. We talk about how influential the Star Wars prequels were, how narrative play can be important, and how staying true to yourself in podcasting can make a difference.  Follow Oleander on Twitter @StrayNerdBoy Follow Blerd of Mouth podcast on Twitter @BlerdOfMouthPod If you enjoyed the podcast,...

A discussion with the illustrious streamer, professor, and musician TrooperSJP. We talk about what it was like to grow up in San Francisco, why absolutes are dangerous, and how to safely add complex topics into your games.  Follow Trooper on Twitter @AcademicFoxhole If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us a...

A discussion with fellow podcaster, and pastoral TTRPG fan, Daisy Mae. We talk about what it was like to grow up outside of DC, why a five hour shopping session in D&D can be a bad thing, and why they love the game Wanderhome so much.  Follow Daisy on Twitter @dayseyemay If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can con...

A discussion with scholar and long time TTRPG player, Stefan Huddleston. We discuss the early days of D&D, counting the other POC's at a gaming convention, and why we should keep pushing the boundary of representation.  Follow Stefan on Twitter @TheUbralKnight If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact us at...

A discussion with podcaster, actor, and entertainer, Jasper William Cartwright of Three Black Halflings. We talk about how he was nearly the king of England, the difficulties of internet success in a pandemic, and more goals for the incredible podcast. Follow Jasper on Twitter @JW_Cartwright Follow Three Black Halflings on Twitter @3BlackHalflings If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by...

A discussion with fellow podcaster, CJ from the Blerd of Mouth podcast. We talk about how to enjoy media while being critical of it, the ups and downs of the d20 system, and of course changes coming to the upcoming season of their show! Follow CJ on Twitter @scholastic_drag If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can contact u...

A discussion with the wonderful performer and creative Lexi McQueen. We talk about navigating the weird TTRPG spaces of Twitter, why it's important to bring something to the table for performative gaming, and why having grounded goals is a great thing.  Follow Lexi on Twitter @blackgirlmage If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with frie...

Come listen to me take my friends DK, Eli, Zak, and Allegra through a wild game of Pathfinder 2e. How do you show up for your town when you're level zero? Come and find out.  The cast was absolutely amazing, and you can find all of their individual episodes with me on the podcast, as well as their own wonderful works! Follow Eli, Zak and Allegra's work on Twitter @MaydayRoleplay Follow DK's w...