The Nerd Fathers

Well the Pater Nerdias are back at it this week and before diving into a little bit of the Christmas spirit next week thye wanted to take some time to try their hand at examining some great characters as an introduction to a periodic series belovedly labeled P.A.-P.A. (or Protagonist Antagonist-Protagonist Antagonist). In this series Chris and Aaron take some time to explore, in their charming and...

Be warned villainy for the two greatest champions this side of Faerun return from the mists of time to deliver a solid butt-kicking to your wicked pants! That's right in this weeks Saturday Morning Sidequest we find ourselves standing shoulder to shoulder with the mighty Minsc and his faithful and sagely companion Boo. There are heroic hijinks to explore, tragedies to jerk the very tears from your...

Well, it had to come eventually, or at last depending on how you see it, but Chris and Aaron are brining an end to their first full series by providing their wrap-up of discussing Harry Potter and Star Wars, as well as taking some time to reflect on the future of the franchises and what they'd love to see and what they hope to never see again. Brace yourself for some deep nerding on this one, as t...

Today for Saturday Morning sidequests we spend a little more time with everyone's darling demonspawn Karlach. From exploring her humble beginnings, to spending some time talking about ways the relationship can develop with the pc, before finally coming to grips with all the great ways to get your rage on with a barbarian. Karlach might be on the highway to the Hells, but she's sure not going down...

Well, it is finally here and no one was dreading this more than Aaron, but thankfully his Chris is there to put a stick between his teeth before he chooses through the microphone in a rage. Yep, we are talking about the desolate, burning hellscape that is the narrative of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Maybe, turn the volume down on this one...

Our next companion in the Baldur's Gate Companion series of Saturday Morning Sidequests we have the first classic Baldur's Gate character to join your party, the awesome and acerbic Jaheira. Chris and Aaron explore the venerable druids history, her current adventures in the current game, and also some fun ways to use her as part of your adventuring party. Let's explore the sharp-tongued Harper tog...

To round off our exploration of the Harry Potter series Chris and Aaron take a look at the last two volumes of the fantastical heptalogy (a work in seven pieces fyi). From exploring differences between book and movie to pondering the effectiveness of teenage guerilla warfare strategies the nerdy paters take this one back all the way to where it really began, the illustrious, mysterious castle of H...

For this Sidequest of Baldur's Gate 3 characters we are taking a journey through Mount Halsin, a long lived, wood elf druid, leader of his circle, and whose gains would make any body builder jealous. His extraordinary swole physique is only questioned by his strength score of 10 and possibly other elves that cannot seem to achieve the same feat. Come with us as we go hiking through the ways of nat...

You've been waiting for it, or at least Aaron has been, where the Nerd patriarchs explore the fantastic, phenomenal, fabulous... okay, calm down, we're talking about Star Wars the Original Trilogy. Despite sounding like a strangled frog Aaron is going to fanboy hard, and Chris is going to do his very best him in for some critical examination. We'll see how well he does...

In this edition of the Saturday Morning Sidequests we are looking at the ever-heroic, ever-tragic Wyll Ravenguard, otherwise known as the swashbuckling Blade of the Frontier. From his storied origins to his dark and desperate dealings with beings from the Lower Planes, we see what would drive a good man to tread such a sinister path. We also confront some of Chris's warlock-phobia (he's working on...

Chris and Aaron are back at in their Wizards vs Space Wizards series this time delving into the sticky but scrumptious middle of the Harry Potter books and film series. From exploring some of the key differences between the page and screen, as well as evaluating pivotal moments in each, the pair of nerdy paters are diving deep enough on this one you might need a bubblehead charm or baring that may...

Continuing with our Saturday morning series on the companions of Baldur's Gate 3, we take our chances with the ever so charming, ever so amorous, Gale. From his exploits as cabana boy for the goddess of magic to his mastery of the Weave, we examine what makes this wizardly lothario tick... and all while trying to keep him from getting the wrong ideas.

Chris and Aaron take their first full dive into the galaxy far, far away by examining the prequels in all their tarnished... well glory seems to strong a word, but their tarnished potential at the very least. Breaking down what worked, what didn't, what was cool to see, and wishlist of what would've been nice to have seen, the pair of patriarchs examine the prequels in ferocious detail for your en...

Another short excursion into your companions in Baldur's Gate 3 and this time we're taking a look at the thirstiest elf this side of Faerun. From his convoluted past to how to use him for maximum carnage we bite deep with the Pale Elf in this rendition of Saturday Morning Sidequests.

Chris and Aaron launch into the early years of Harry Potter's fantastic journey through the Wizarding World, complete with all manner of bad accents. From examining some of the various tropes and clever mechanisms that helped make the series the historic example that it is, to various gripes and criticisms about plot holes and inconsistencies, its sure to be a good time though as the shrunken head...

As promised Chris and Aaron are bringing you even more content in the form of quick takes regarding characters, settings, and all other sundry that snag their interest. Enter Saturday Sidequests! This time around they are tackling the first in a series of videos about the companions that can make up your party in Baldur's Gate 3, and the first one up is none other than the ferocious, fantastic, an...

As promised Chris and Aaron are bringing you even more content in the form of quick takes regarding characters, settings, and all other sundry that snag their interest. Enter Saturday Sidequests! This time around they are tackling the second in a series of videos about the companions that can make up your party in Baldur's Gate 3, and this one is about everyone's favorite Sharrite who is in desper...

Chris and Aaron start their second series to run alongside all that wizarding business, only this one is about space wizards (among other things)! The pair of Pater Nerdicus lay out their star charts and calculate their hyperspace routes as they figure out how to tackle something as massive and venerable as Star Wars, from the exceptional to the disappointing to the downright insulting, they're he...

Chris and Aaron decide to make some magic and leave this muggle world behind as they endeavor on the first dip into the magical world created by J.K. Rowling. From pondering the foundations of wizarding long distance communication, to dissecting the various nuances of how Harry Potter, both the books and movies, moved nerdom into the common domain and out of the closet under the stairs. It's guara...

Chris and Aaron have been playing a video game that you may have heard something about, and decided their nerdy little hearts just can not and will not be kept silent about it. Fair warning this is a spoiler laden episode for the game, but if you are looking for a place to extol the virtues of this fine game, revel in its vast content, and occasionally make some insightful critiques, then you've c...

Chris and Aaron go full Nerd and don't look back as they plumb the depths of the (self-proclaimed) "World's Greatest Roleplaying Game". Answering questions about rules, pondering the finer points of Dungeon Mastering, and altogether removing any hope for them to be taken seriously ever again the pair are determined to show exactly why they can so boldly claim to be The NerdFathers.

Chris and Aaron dive into the genre of anime with much expounding on some of their favorite offerings (though in Aaron's case it his only offering). From chuckling over the eccentric satire of One Punch to tackling the grim darkness of Goblin Slayer, the Nerd Patriarchs offer the uninitiated a chance to peak into a new world, and for those with a love of all things anime a chance to laugh and pond...

After looking at the golden days of the House of Mouse, Chris and Aaron decide to dive into the current offerings from Walt's Empire and they don't hold anything back. From examining how the wonder has been lost, to exploring how the People's Republic of Mickey could possibly right the ship, the resident Nerd patriarchs plumb the depths of so many bad remakes in the hopes of finding some light at...

Chris and Aaron decide that before we dive into the dastardly deeds of the dread house of mouse they need to explore the times when Disney actually got things right before we go ahead vivisect this overgrown mouse. So Chris and Aaron take little trip down memory lane and savor that sweet, sweet nostalgia.

Chris and Aaron head down the dark mineshaft to shine a light on one of their favorite podcasts, Old Gods of Appalachia. Join them as they explore the themes and nuances which make it such a fantastic horror anthology podcast with more than a little bit of fanboying but also a critical eye on what makes it so compelling and how other storytelling could take a page from those dark, unhallowed tomes...