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The Nerd Fathers

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An exploration of all things Nerd with a twist of some good old fashioned fatherly wisdom... or maybe just curmudgeonly gripes. We’re the Nerd Fathers and we’re here to plumb, poke, and pontificate over movies, video games, tabletop games, and all manner of nerdy stuff. Coming at things from all different angles and just as often disagreeing as we agree, we’re going to dissect and debate from our varied experiences, chasing down rabbit trails, fan theories, and every little bit of lore we can get our hands on. Come join us for an exploration and celebration of stories told well and the nerd do...

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aaronogre

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Latest episode

Jul 12, 2026

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Episodes

The Nerd Fathers Episode 89: Where Would You Put Yourself? 12.07.2026

The Nerd Fathers are going to play a little game: if you could be born into any imagined universe where would you want to go? Come and discover the very different answers of a pair of nerdy dads, and maybe even find come up with some answers of your own.

The Nerd Fathers Episode : USA, USA, USA! 04.07.2026

Your most zealous and patriotic of Nerd Fathers have come trailing roman candles and hurling cherry bombs and black cats to talk about some of the best Americana in cinema. Get ready for some love for the good ol' red, white, and blue!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 88: Ninja Skills Different Fatherly Approach (TMNT) 28.06.2026

The Nerd Fathers are plunging into the past of B movies where some of the true gems of the 80s and 90s to explore a tale of pubescent reptiles trained in the ancient arts of ninjitsu. In other words they are going to dive into the now legendary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 87: Happy Father's Day Enjoy Space Dad Simulator 21.06.2026

The Nerd Fathers are back from their hiatus and determined to celebrate it by delivering a thorough and heart warming review of the most recent space dad simulator: Pragmata.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 86: How the empire opertates (Andor S2 E11) 19.08.2025

We're closing in on the end if the game and the culmination of years of preparation and planning. First, caution, then rebellion... or at least that's the plan. Join Chris and Aaron as they explore the penultimate episode of Andor, season 2.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 85: The answer to the equation (Andor S2 Ep10 part 2) 07.08.2025

They are back and they are in outer space... again. After a much longer hiatus than planned the Nerd Fathers are back at it to close out their analysis of the tenth episode of Andor season 2. Join the patriarchs of Nerdom as they enjoy the intriguing and wrenching turns of the episode which sees us saying farewell to one of the best Star Wars characters in the entire franchise, bar none. You don't...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 84: one look says a thousand words (Andor Season 2 Ep 10) 03.07.2025

Well needs far and near the patron saints of Nerddom continue their grand quest to explore the wonders of storytelling and media, and in such pursuits they proceed towards the final act of Andor Season 2. From gravelly monolgoues to expressive eyebrows the patriarchs of Nerdkind direct every nuance of this phenomenal show that truly is the culmination of Star Wars maturing into intellectual adulth...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 83: Welcome to the Rebellion Nerds! (Andor S 2 E9) 20.06.2025

Come nerds, you warriors for truth and freedom, come and heed the call! The Nerd Fathers are here to lead you forth into the taut granduer and tragic heroics of Andor Season 2 Episode 9 which binds and instigates! Come and join the Rebellion!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 82: For the Rebellion!! (Andor S 2: E 7 & 8) 04.06.2025

Alright this is the one you've been waiting for; the episodes of Andor that silenced all of the critics and enshrined Andor as the crown jewel of the Disney Star Wars universe however muddled that legacy may be. Join Chris and Aaron as they savor the bittersweet notes of tragedy, heroism, and intrigue that is Andor.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 81: How to Break a Hero?(Daredevil S1: E9-10) 25.05.2025

Join the Nerd Fathers as they continue their march through Daredevil Season 1 in an examination of the good, the great, and the occasionally not so awesome moments of this unique and potent tv series. See what Matt Murdock was before the House of the Mouse neutered the Man with No Fear, and explore what sort of stories might still be told with the soul of such a man.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 80: Loving That Slow Burn (Andor Season 2 E 4-6) 17.05.2025

The boys are back and they are here with another dose of nerdilicious examination of about the only good thing to come out of Disney Star Wars. With episodes that age like fine wine, let's swim in the silky, smokey slow burn that is Andor season 2!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 79: Sidequest to Tease the Main Quest (Daredevil S1: E7-8) 07.05.2025

Today the Nerd Fathers dive back into the world of Daredevil the Netflix original series and ask the question; "How much time is too much time on side quests?" While fans of the Elder Scrolls and Fallout may have varying opinions on this, the Patrons of the Nerdilicious are determined to bring their vast intellects and sagely won wisdom to answer this question... at least in regards to a streaming...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 78: Consequences (Andor Season 2) 30.04.2025

It is time to once again turn our attention to a galaxy far, far away to see what new conspiratorial drama is unfolding in the first outing of Andor Season 2. Needless to say it is a controversial sampling, but never fear your nerdiest of patriarchs are never ones to shy away from controversy. Really, it's getting them to avoid it that's the trick... at least one of them...

Nerd Fathers Episode 77: So many stories in one (Daredevil S1:E 5-6) 16.04.2025

Your dear and deplorable Nerd Fathers are at it again as they continue to chew through the hearty feast that is the original Daredevil series from Netflix. Walk with them in days of yore when story and expression walked hand in hand. Such things did exist once and mayhap they may come again...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 76: Flashbacks and 5 minute NPCs (Daredevil Season 1:E4) 09.04.2025

The Nerdiest of Fathers are back for another slice of that sweet black and red pie that is Netflix's Daredevil. Plumbing the depths of the intricate story, defining the frame that fits the story so well, and then giving things a little savor by exploring some criticisms of some of the show's choices the connoisseurs of nerd culture are here to guide you through this sumptuous feast, and as we thin...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 75: The Daredevil we deserve (Daredevil S1: E1-3 02.04.2025

The patriarchs of the nerd bring you word of ancient days when shows were made which both honored the source material and were keen to tell a great story. Take the hand of your Nerd Father, don't worry as the world goes dark, and we travel to the age days of mid 2010s to explore Netflix's Daredevil.

Thr Nerd Fathers Episode 74: Dare not be born again (Daredevil: Disney) 27.03.2025

Your Father's of Nerd have returned and with their return they bring the good word with them to be proclaimed throughout every city and every borough. And the word is Daredevil is great... just not this particular season of Daredevil.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 73: Make Books Great Again 26.02.2025

Traveling back to the days of yore the Nerd Fathers take some time to reflect on the books of their childhood and those they've read to their kids. Come along for a passage through the great books of the past, and perhaps a visit to the Scholastic Book Fair!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 72: Orcs are Monsters too (D&D) 19.02.2025

With the release of the Monster Manual and the Dungeon Master's Guide for D&D 2024 there has been no small amount of kerfuffle in the realms of the nerd, but fear not for your Nerd Patriarchies descend from their lofty recliners to bestow upon you their wisdom and corny jokes. Enjoy!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 71: The Award for Best Dressed Baddie goes to... (Villains)... 06.02.2025

Everyone loves a good bad guy, right? Well our Patriarchs of Nerdery certainly do.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 70: What would you do? (Juror #2) 29.01.2025

Do you like moral quandries? Do you like tying yourself up with hypotheticals? Torturing yourself with tangled possibilities? Well, then have we got a film for you! Upon a fan request Chris and Aaron dive into the courtroom drama of Juror #2, and not to spoil anything but it is exceptional... unless you are looking for answers instead of questions.

The Nerd Fathers Episode 69: Do I laugh or Do I Cry? (Creature Commandos) 22.01.2025

Things are about to get wacky and weird, slapstick and dark, all wrapped up in one bloody, glowing, hairy, fishy package. Answering a fan request the Patriarchs of Nerddom have turned their fatherly gazes upon James Gunn's latest offering in the DCU which takes a wild cast of characters and tells a burning, sloppy fastball right down the line. Chris and Aaron will talk about the good, the bad, and...

The Nerd Fathers Episode 68 : Everything you need to know by Thomas the Tank Engine (Bullet Train) 15.01.2025

All aboard!   Alright my very useful engines the patriarchal conductors of all things Nerd invite you onboard the Bullet Train! That's right, Chris and Aaron launch into this fun, fast paced, and graphically violent film exploring the ways in which the writing, visuals, and character arcs all come together to work like a well tuned engine.   Next stop, Bullet Train!

The Nerd Fathers Episode 67: Whose one liner is it anyway? 09.01.2025

After the previous episode giving us a sobering look at 2024 perhaps you need a little palate cleanser, something to pep you up, well don't worry because your Nerd Patriarchs are here to look after you. We've got a game to play and if you think you can match wits with the Fathers of all things Nerd you could play along and see what your score is. Are you not entertained?

The Nerd Fathers Episode 66: Take a Look Back or Maybe Not (2024 retrospective) 01.01.2025

Ring in the New Year with the Fathers of all things Nerd. Chris and Aaron take a moment to reflect on the year that was and spend a little time on what sort of things made the little nerd boys and little nerd girls happy or sad, while trying not to be overwhelmed by the swelling dread at the bleak wasteland of media where reboots, sequels, and prequels wander in roving packs seeking who they may d...

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