The Nerd Fathers

Merry Christmas, our dear Nerdlings. Chris and Aaron are here to tell you about the wild and phantasmal tales of Christmas tide and the magic of the winter.

The Nerd Fathers come to you with tidings of something which will bring thee much cheer and merriment! For behold through methods both arcane and meticulous the likes of Tim Miller and the Children of the Great Dragon Be'Zos (seated is he upon his auric perch) comes a new anthology series which seeks to breath new life into the skins and stories of many old friends of we nerds. Come 

We stand upon the shoulders of giants, and the Nerd Fathers are here to remind you of it. As we prepared for the release of the War of the Rohirrim, Chris and Aaron decide to look at what we know of the movie, what your Nerd Patriarchs concerns are, and then they plunge into an exploration of canon and how it relates to Lord of the Rings and this film, and then to art more broadly. Come along for...

Cease this degeneracy! The Nerd Fathers are here to drive out the nasty which has crept into and nested among all our favorite media, and we are going to start by thoroughly denouncing the steaming pile of garbage that is Veilguard, which utterly betrayed the masterwork that was Dragon Age: Origins. Come with us, but you best hold your nose and be wearing tall boots...

The Penguin has finished up and the Nerd Fathers have come to pass judgment, both on the show in general, its polarizing ending, and even the broader genre. For insights, humor, and no small amount of nerdy deep dives give it a listen. [Heavy Spoilers for The Penguin Season 1]

The Nerd Fathers set off to seek a man who goes by many names: the World's Greatest Detective, The Caped Crusader, The Dark Knight, Batsy, to name a few. He's captured our imaginations for generations and so the patriarchs of nerddom are determined to come to grips with the Guardian of Gotham and discover what makes one of the greatest comic book heroes such an iconic staple of the super hero genr...

It is the spooky season once more and the Patriarchs of Nerddom are diving into one of the established staples in the season and the horror genre: the Slasher. From exploring the origins to assessing what connects people to these stories and then addressing hard questions about the Christian assessment of horror both in its current form and the genre in general. It's a winding way but don't worry...

From the distant aeons of mythic history to the wonders and madness of modern day musicals, the Nerd Fathers come with the gift of Epic the Musical. Combining the tale of a certain famous greek hero with Hamilton-esque modern musical stylings, this creation of Jorge "Jay" Miguel Rivera-Herran seeks to bring the ancient thrill of the Odyssey to a modern audience... but can his musical stylings brin...

Well boys and girls, this one is going to get a bit weird, but fear not your Nerdiest of Patriarchs are here to carry you through the madness that is Scavenger's Reign, an innovative if bizarre animated series of horror and survival. Trapped on an alien world the survivors of an accident must try to make their way on an increasingly hostile planet, while the rest of us try to navigate the mind-ben...

Defying expectations and surprising those who think less of it, the show the Penguin from HBO has caught the attention of the Nerd Fathers and so the pair sat down and watched the first few episodes. Needless to say it was not what was expected in perhaps the best way possible...

You asked and they listened. Chris and Aaron heard the cries of the people of the world, the huddled masses wailing their need for the Nerdy Wisdom of the most auspicious of Nerd Patriarchs to show them the way. And where does this way lead? To adventure, dear children, to adventure undreamed of. Come with the your nerdy pater familis and take the first steps, the Session 0 of Dungeons and Dragons...

Well, despite the thwarting efforts of digital failures and thanks to the eager work of ambitious postal delivery Chris and Aaron are here to give you their review of the Dungeons and Dragons 2024 Player's Handbook. Learn about the quibbles, the praise, the criticism, and the frothing rage (not really... okay, maybe just a little). We've got the good, the bad, and the gay.

Well, you can call them gluttons for punishment but Aaron and Chris, you Nerdicus Pater Familias, decided that they were going to bear the burden of letting you know what you were missing in the first outpouring of sludge that is Rings of Power season 2. We're still not sure if Aaron will ever be the same...

Alright, alright fine we live in a dark age where it is all a pair of podcasters can do nothing except wade through the muck and the mire to see what can be drudged up from one of the greatest betrayals of the fandom, the lore, and the works of a great author within living memory. Yet, even in the dark there is a chance to strike a light, to stoke that flame, and then beat back the darkness. Come...

Chris and Aaron want you to know that it is okay to be sad. There's all manner of things in the 'Verse that can get folk down, not least of which is contemplatin' the fact that some things just come to an end. Things like one of the greatest scifi shows ever produced. Come join Chris and Aaron as they bid farewell to the crew of Firefly and the great show that will always be in our hearts.

Chris and Aaron continue their sojourn along the starry trails that stretch across the 'Verse with likes of Mal, Zoey, Shephard, Simon, and all the other crew of the good ship Firefly. If you love this show come along and share in the reminiscin' and if you aren't sure if it's for you, sit a spell and savor the fine vintage that is the great show Firefly. We promise you won't regret it.

The Nerd Fathers are here, dear children, and to take you out into the Black of the great, big 'Verse and introduced you to a fantastic crew onboard a particular 03-K64-Firefly transport going by the fine name of Serenity. Yes, the nerdist patriarchs are plunging into the vaunted and short-lived television show whose place as a cult favorite is well worth the time for a little walk down memory lan...

Chris and Aaron take a stroll through the great games which shaped them into the Nerd Fathers they are today. Come along and see if you find something familiar.

Strap on your saddles, tighten your sword belt, and rub some dirt between those fingers because the Nerdus Pater Familialis are taking you back to the glory day's of Ridley Scott's historic epic, Gladiator! With the recent hubbub about the coming sequel, Chris and Aaron thought it only write to spend sometime remembering the original film of 2000 that made such an impact across the world. There wi...

Long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away it would have been nice if someone, anyone could be bothered to write! The Acolyte (Disney+) is out and now after having seen all but the penultimate episode the pater familias of the Nerd-realm took upon the terrible burden to slog through the show in vain hopes that something resembling a compelling story, or at least a coherent one, was to be found amids...

The dynamic duo of nerd patriarchy are taking a trip through time and space this week to explore the great films of the past, explore what made them great, all while asking this very simple question: what happened? As sequels, prequels, and every other -equel gets vomited out on screens large and small across the country the Nerd Fathers dare to ask the question what happened to the times when we...

Up from the dark depths come the most nerdy of pater famili to talk, finally, about the fantastic Godzilla Minus One. Like the great kaiju himself, this film seemed to come from nowhere to thrill and delight with its quality writing and impactful story. Join Chris and Aaron as they behold this wonder together and talk about what its existence might mean for our world.

Chris and Aaron, after receiving the news concerning the projects in development in the cinematic realms of Middle Earth have decided to take a moment to explore the future of LotR and what they might like to see emerging from the reaches of Arda's places and histories. Come along for nerding of the highest order as criticism and creativity wind together like thirsty roots.

The diamond in the rough, the oasis in the desert, there are few things more refreshing and welcome than something great and good amidst a whole lot of rubbish. And so that's why Chris and Aaron have decided that, while the Acolyte stirs up the muck and mire that is modern Star Wars, they'd like to remind you of a ray of bright hope which shone not so long ago in the galaxy far, far away. Even per...

With the Disney sludge pipe opening up again to spew Star Wars flavored content all over us via the Acolyte, Chris and Aaron decide to get a little reflective and assess where Star Wars is now and where it could change course to recover some good will and bring the fans back. Are things too far gone or is there a chance for a new hope (see what we did there?) to spring up anew in a galaxy far, far...