The Once And Future Nerd

Convinced that Ardel Redmoor has harmed his new bride, Arlene, Antonin Mooncrest wants to retaliate against Ardel immediately; his Uncle Julius advises caution though. But Arlene and Gwen are, in fact, alive and well, and must answer to General Bryce Riverfell for their escape on one of his supply convoys. Meanwhile, the Party stops at a tavern near the ancient crypt where Ry’y lo-Th&#8...

Welcome back to  The Once And Future Nerd ! In this week’s episode – the premiere of Chapter 8 – Regan makes her fateful decision about what to tell the Th’ar lo-Hyyl, the Kids get to better know Yllowyyn’s sister, Yllowyyn and his parents contend with their increasingly disparate values, and Ry-y lo-Th’yyt makes our Party a very lucrative offer....

For today’s bonus content, Zach and Christian talk with Dan Dobransky (Ardel, Traft, others) about villains and their role in a story. You can check out more of Dan’s work in the webseries CLAN on Vimeo ( http://vimeo.com/113923451 ), and see him do sketch and improv at the Magnet Theater in New York ( http://www.magnettheater.com ). Chapter 8, “Evil Untold,” will premiere...

For today’s bonus content, Zach and Christian talk to cast member Greg Schulz (Yllowyyn, others) about the story so far and his experiences being the newest cast member. Did you know that we now have an official TOAFN discussion board set up on Reddit? Head over to www.reddit.com/r/onceandfuturenerd to discuss the show with other fans (and the creators)!

Update: The holiday bonus period is now closed. Check here for more info. From everyone at TOAFN, we’d like to wish you a happy holidays and beginning of 2015!  We’ve got two big announcements to share with you all for the holidays. FIRST, for a limited time only (between now and January 1st) each chapter of TOAFN is available in a binge-able, full-chapter format!  That&#8217...

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains a retelling of sexual abuse, which may be disturbing to some listeners, between timestamps 8:17 – 9:18. Please use your judgment in listening. Faced with the harrowing decision of whether to officially declare her claim to the throne before the Elven High Council, Regan turns to an unlikely advisor. Meanwhile, Antonin Mooncrest discovers his new bride...

Arlene Redmoor’s wedding finally arrives in this episode! Arlene is wed to Antonin Mooncrest, and what follows is a party that will not soon be forgotten by any involved. Meanwhile, in the White Forest, our party is introduced to the last member of Yllowyyn’s family.  Yllowyyn’s older sister, Yllodyk, turns out to be a rather interesting character.  Music for this episo...

As we mentioned before , we are finalists in several categories of the AudioVerse Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted in the semifinal round, we hope you’ll consider giving us your vote again. Head to http://audioverseawards.net/site if you’d like to vote!

Just a reminder for all you dear viewers that voting for the first round of the 2014 AudioVerse Awards closes on November 17! THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is nominated in several categories so we hope you’ll consider voting! http://www.audioverseawards.net/site/

CONTENT NOTE: The first scene of this episode depicts some graphic violence. Use your discretion in listening.   Brennen and Jen are treated by the best Elven doctors, whose behavior just seems to rub Billy the wrong way. Despite Billy’s misgivings, the two are soon returned to full health. At Castle Guernatal, Antonin Mooncrest distrust of Ardel Redmoor grows, as everyone prepares for...

With Brennen and Jen in desperate need of medical attention, the party arrives at the White Forest – the sacred sanctuary of Iorden’s Elves – in great haste. But the barriers to entry prove vexing even for Yllowyyn the Kalth’yr. Meanwhile, Gwen and Arlene reach a life-changing decision. THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD and its cast & crew have been nominated for several AudioVe...

September 21st marked one year since we began releasing episodes! So we sat down with most of our current cast to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Special thanks to Silver A./AG Audio for helping us out with the audio work on this one. You can check out more of their work here:  https://soundcloud.com/ag-audio Hit the break to see the maps we reference in our con...

CONTENT NOTE: This episode portrays the aftermath of bodily mutilation from timestamp 16:18 – 17:40,  and again from 21:25 – 21:45. Please use your own discretion in listening to these scenes. In the moving conclusion to Chapter 6, Brennen fights against his illness and tries to continue his storytelling, but it seems to be a losing battle. Based on the counsel of the Templars of...

As of today, we have accumulated 10,000 total downloads. To celebrate this milestone, and to thank all of you dear viewers for your support and listenership, we’re re-releasing the entirety of Chapter 1, “The Prince of Iorden,” but this time as a single file with no interruptions and with credits and titles only once. We hope you enjoy it! If you’d like to listen to future...

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains a portrayal of a rape survivor being forced to confront her attacker from time-stamp  1:00-6:35 , as well a portrayal of bodily mutilation from time-stamp  18:33-18:50 . Please use your own discretion in listening to these scenes. As the party continues their story-telling on the road to the White Forest, drama unfolds at Guernatal Castle. Rickard Redm...

On the road to the White Forest, Sir Brennen tells stories to keep himself awake and the party entertained. We learn of his childhood, the first time he had met King Gunther Guernatal (then only a prince)–and the first time he had killed a man. The Singing Sister continues on September 14. The Once And Future Nerd is approaching its first birthday! If you enjoy the show, please consider givi...

Welcome back to TOAFN!  We are proud to present the first installment of Chapter 6, The Singing Sister. The party sets off from Armstrungard. Their destination is The White Forest, home of the elves. After some minor shenanigans passing through the city gates, the party begins to tell stories on the road. Meanwhile, General Traft continues his aggression on the outpost known as Blackhold, and...

In the thrilling conclusion to Chapter 5, the brutal Sir Frieshelm catches up with our party. A shame, really, as Jen was nearly ready to process her recent acts of violence, and Nia was on the verge of a breakthrough with her dreams . Will Brennen and Regan make it to the monastery in time to save the day? Will they  need to, or have the children become more capable than anyone imagined...

In this installment, Brennen and Regan continue to seek out the remainder of the party. Meanwhile, we learn more of what actually has transpired with Billy, Jen, Nelson, and Nia in the inn outside of the city. In case you missed it, our good friends at Two Grey Dogs Designs have created a line of knitting yarn, whose colors are inspired by Brennen’s possibly-prophetic dreams. General Brennen...

Brennen and Regan track the children’s path through Armstrungard. Mishap to mishap, they postulate on what had happened as they follow the trail…and occasionally even guess at something resembling the truth of things. Our plot thickens!  If you enjoy the story, please consider supporting us on Patreon . Our patrons receive special bonuses that you don’t want to miss! Th...

Welcome back to The Once And Future Nerd! In this episode, Queen Regan and Brennen return to Armstrungard to rendezvous with Yllowyyn and the children. Upon reaching the city, they find that all is not well. Meanwhile, the handmaiden Gwendolyn is “interviewed” by Ardel Redmoor concerning the events of the previous night. We are back on our regular schedule! Next episode, The Worth...

This week’s bonus content is written by Ian Harkins. For today’s bonus content, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with wood sprite Ian Harkins, narrator of  The Once and Future Nerd . In it, director Christian Madera learns many interesting things about sprite actors, and not a few disturbing things about himself. The Once and Future Nerd is independently produced....

The unbelievable conclusion to Chapter 4! Brennen and Regan make their escape from the dungeons of Castle Guernatal. Once free, they discuss the consequences of their escape, and the Monsters of the world.  On her own, Jen also contemplates the Monsters around her, and reaches a decision about the particular monster known as Sgt McShane. This concludes Chapter 4 of our tale.  Tune i...

In this action-packed installment, Regan and Brennen return to Castle Guernatal, only to discover the harsh reality of the Redmoor coup.  Brennen confronts Ardel Redmoor, before being reunited with his King. Meanwhile, Arlene and Gwen also discuss the reality of Ardel’s coup, Arlene’s own upcoming wedding, and other matters.  In Armstrungard, the group comes to terms wit...

Our story now turns to General Traft, the half-Orc commander of the rebel army. Traft attempts to gain a tactical advantage by recruiting an unlikely ally to his cause. In the process, Traft discusses the nature of stories, and philosophizes on the justification of his rebellion. Tune in on April 27, 2014 to hear about Brennen’s not-so-triumphant return to Castle Guernatal. If you enjoy the...