The Nomads of Fantasy

Hello nomads, and yes, we are totally doing something different this time. We brought along with us Chris Logan from the Best of the Rest podcast to share our favorite shows that, even though are made for kids, are highly tolerable for parents. We cover Sesame Street, Octonauts, Waffles and Mochi, Puppy Pals, Star Wars Resistance, Ask the StoryBots, Stinky and Dirty, SpongeBob SquarePants, and fin...

Hello nomads and welcome to another Quick Review of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series! We are now past the halfway point of the series with only two episodes to go after this. We have some mixed feelings on this episode as a whole, but we did find some good moments in there as well. We are hopeful that the series will wrap up on a strong note, so we are looking forward to the last two episodes. What did y...

Hello nomads and welcome to our first ever monthly catch-up episode. We have broken this out from the main show to make this a monthly segment where we can talk about all of the video games, tv shows, movies, ect. that we have been exploring. We talked about a bunch of things including Trek to Yomi, Jackass Forever, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Link's Awakening, Alien: Isolation, Roundgua...

Hello nomads and welcome to another episode of our Quick Review series of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We finally got to see what we've all been waiting for, the reveal of Darth Vader. Obi-Wan and Darth Vader meet for the first time as well in an epic power struggle. Leia is captured by Reva at the end which leaves us wanting to know where the series is going to go. We have a couple criticisms, but we are...

RRR, an epic tale from the land of India! Hello nomads and welcome to the land of India. We are here to discuss the 2022 film, RRR, directed by S. S. Rajamouli. After watching the trailer, we knew we had to see what this movie was about. And we're very glad we did. Across a runtime of 3 hrs, you will witness some of the most over-the-top, ridiculous action that you have ever seen. We took an e...

Alien is a master class in space horror. In space, no one can hear a nomad scream. Which it makes one wonder, is the first Alien movie the best space horror film ever made? We visit another Ridley Scott film to see if this film still holds up. Spoilers, it sure does. We're also joined by friend of the show, Kirk Visola, to help us break down why this movie is so great. And Brandon get's pr...

Hello nomads and welcome back to our Quick Review series! This time, we are tackling the long-awaited Disney+ series, Obi-Wan Kenobi! These first two parts started off strong, but left us with more questions than answers. Will Obi-Wan and Leia stick together the whole series? Will we see more of Luke? Is the Grand Inquisitor really dead? Why is Reva so obsessed with Obi-Wan? When will Darth Vader...

Will Gladiator echo in cinematic eternity? Are you not entertained, nomads?! Is this not what you are here for?! Then it is time to dig into Ridley Scott's Roman Epic, Gladiator, from 2000. Have you seen this movie? Did you love to hate Commodus as much as us? Did you cry at the end? We believe there is something for everyone in this film, so let's get into it. Stick around after the conve...

Is Clue the best mystery-comedy movie? Hello nomads, please come in, sit down, the other nomads will be joining us soon. We've all been brought together to solve the mystery of the movie Clue. Why is it so damn good? Who was the killer? Who is your favorite character? And do all the jokes still work today? Stick around until the end for a round of Name that Game. Safe travels, nomads. Oh, and...

Hello nomads and it's time to get our indie on. No, not Indiana Jones. We're talking independent productions. The little guys. The smaller fish in the pond. Like us! So we, with our friend Preston from the Level Zero Podcast, decided to showcase some indie games we've been playing. Stick around until the end for a round of Video Game 20 Questions Safe travels, nomads. Timestamp Intro:...

Hello nomads and welcome to the next installment of Eric's Anime Corner! This month, we are flying high with the fantastic sports anime centered around a high school volleyball team, Haikyu!! This anime acted as an introduction to the world of sports anime and what can be achieved by a short boy with a dream if you have a little determination. The video version of this episode can be found her...

It's time to revisit Bioshock! Hello nomads and would you kindly enjoy our conversation about the first Bioshock with special guest Mike from the Games My Mom Found podcast. Many have played this game, so we're diving deep into the production, story, and lore of this classic by Ken Levine. What was your experience with this game? Did you like the ending? Did you spare the Little Sisters? S...

Let's get crazy with 12 Monkeys! Hello nomads! We bring Aaron from Response Message to help Dave, Brandon, and Eric crack the mysterious plot of Terry Gilliam's 1995 film, 12 Monkeys. Is this loop eternal? Are the scientists part of a bigger story? Could all of this been avoided? And what was all that "Bob" talk about? Stick around for Act 3 where we play a round of Movie 20 Questi...

How does Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith hold up? Hello there, nomads. With the Kenobi show coming in the near future, we wanted to revisit the 3rd episode in the Star Wars franchise, Revenge of the Sith. How does this film hold up? Did George Lucas have too much to put into this film? How does the CG look today? And does this movie have the best lightsaber fights in the entire saga? Stick around u...

What’s the verdict on Dredd (2012)? Hello nomads and welcome to our conversation about the action flick, Dredd. No not Judge Dredd, that movie was lame. No, we were joined by Tom from Response Message to talk about the Dredd movie that came out in 2012, that technically is an Alex Garland movie. That's a good thing. Many people missed this one, but it's definitely worth your time. In a way...

Do The Shining and Doctor Sleep movies actually work? Come play with us nomads. Forever. And ever. And ever. Or, just listen to Eric, Brandon, and Dave as we cover the films The Shining and Doctor Sleep. Both movies are based off of the work of Stephen King and we look to see if the jump to a new world-building sequel is worth the long runtime. After the main discussion, join us in Act 3 for a rou...

Hey nomads, you read the title of this episode right. We're talking about the bad guys this time, and we're exploring why we love them, or love to hate them. What makes them memorable? Who are some of your favorites? Join us at the end of the episode for a round of "Hey who said that?!" but villain themed! Safe travels, nomads.

Did Ex Machina pass the test? Hello nomads and welcome to The Nomads of Fantasy podcast. Please join our conversation with Frederick Gautier, as we discuss the movie Ex Machina. What was up with Nathan and his ego? Who was right in the end? And is there more going on with Kyoko than we think? At the end of the show, please join us for a round of Movie 20 Questions. Safe travels, nomads.

Is Unforgiven the best western film ever made? Howdy there, nomad. Please enjoy yourself to a conversation about the great Clint Eastwood film called Unforgiven. Some say this is the best western film ever made and it was a final chapter to a long gone era of the spaghetti westerns. Stick around until the end for a game around the fire and we learn a little western trivia. Safe travels, nomads Act...

Hello nomads and welcome to the next installment of Eric's Anime Corner! This month, I share my love of Pokémon, the highest grossing media franchise in the world. As always, I cover what it is, why we love it, and who we would recommend it to. You can also find the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/-L-JiagtbcA Safe travels, nomads.

Hey nomads, welcome to our conversation about the first season of The Legend of Vox Machina. Maybe you are like us and you never heard of this series, nor hear about the team behind this animated series called, Critical Role. A few things to note, Dave and Eric gush about Elden Ring for the first 20 minutes of the episode, but if you want to skip ahead to the main conversation click here 00:21:00...

Is Last Action Hero movie magic or is it a bad act? Hello nomads, and we have to ask, anyone who hasn't seen Last Action Hero is making a big mistake. Fun fact, the director of Die Hard, Hunt for Red October and Predator, John McTiernan, also directed this film. This random action-comedy-parody that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger was probably missed by many, but we'd recommend giving this m...

Parasite is a riveting masterpiece of social satire! Hello nomads, welcome to our discussion of the fantastic movie, Parasite. It was written and directed by Bong Joon-Ho back in 2019 and what a ride this film is. Both Eric and Dave hadn't seen the movie before so we kick things off with capturing their reaction, then we get into the plot and the characters. Wasn't that second half of the...

The beautiful mystery of Firewatch. Hello nomads and welcome to our discussion about one of our favorite indie games from back in 2016, Firewatch. Firewatch is a fairly short game that takes 4-5 hours to play, and it was made by a super talented, yet small team, Camp Santo. This game has great music, fantastic art direction, great acting, and an unforgettable story. We highly suggest you play the...

Hello nomads and here we are, the final episode of The Book of Boba Fett. So what did you think about chapter 7? Did it deliver on expectations? Did you get enough Boba Fett in this one? What happens next? Also, how bad ass is Boba Fett riding a Rancor with one hand?! We're a little mixed on this one, but overall we enjoyed the episode as well as the first season for this iconic character. It&...