Best The Nerds Of The Round Table Podcasts (2025)

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Is it Woke or Just Representation? A Media Analysis 40:56

2d ago40:56

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In this episode, we discuss the term 'woke' in media, its history, and its impact.By Fandom Limb Media

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Help, A Star Wars Day Celebration: Reflecting on The Book of Boba Fett and More! 1:12:51

3d ago1:12:51

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🎉 Happy Star Wars Day! 🎉 May the 4th be with you as we dive deep into The Book of Boba Fett and reflect on Disney's era of Star Wars storytelling. From epic action to surprising cameos, we break down thoughts on the show and beyond Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual viewer, there's something here for everyone. In this video, we: Celebrate St…

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Disney Live-Action Remakes | Why They Don't Compare to the Originals 40:15

3d ago40:15

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We discuss why Disney's live-action remakes fail to capture the magic of the originals.By Fandom Limb Media

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Arcane's Magic : Analyzing Animation and Storytelling 57:53

3d ago57:53

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Join Us for an in-depth review and discussion of the series Arcane. We explore themes, characters, and the potential for future video game adaptations in animation.By Fandom Limb Media

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Championing Change: Kofi's Quest to Revolutionize Manga in Academia 1:04:54

3d ago1:04:54

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Join the Square Round Table podcast as we welcome Kofi Bazzell-Smith. Discussion includes Kofi's journey as a professional boxer, manga artist, and his groundbreaking efforts to bring manga education to the U.S. We delve into the intersection of American comics and Japanese manga, the challenges faced in academic settings, and Kofi's ambitious goal…

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Creature Commando Season 1 Episodes 1-3 31:10

3d ago31:10

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Join us as we dive into HBO Max's Creature Commandos series, episodes 1-3. We discuss its connections to James Gunn's Suicide Squad, character insights, and speculate on future plotlines within the new DC universe.By Fandom Limb Media

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Episode 525 - April BGG Hotness and Fantasy Draft 1:01:07

7d ago1:01:07

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This we take a deep dive into the BGG Hotness for April 2025, plus give an update on month four of the Fantasy Board Game Draft and review Stupor Mundi. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: The Great Library Roll for Review: Stupor Mund…

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Episode 524 - 25 Most Acquired Games of March 2025 1:03:28

14d ago1:03:28

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This week we're looking at the most purchased or otherwise acquired games from March 2025 according to @MaaloxVoltaren (Andrea Bertani)'s Geek List on Board Game Geek. Link below. Join us at the Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Battle of Hoth Roll…

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Help, We're Ranking the Doctors (9-15) First and Last Episodes! 1:38:29

17d ago1:38:29

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Timey-Wimey, Wibbly-Wobbly Ranking Chaos Incoming! Buckle up, Whovians—this week, the TARDIS is a bit crowded as I team up with the ultimate nerdy dream team: my mum Kerry and brilliant sister Ashlea, a.k.a. the Nerds of the Round Table. It’s family, it’s full-on geekery, and it gets very British, very fast. We’re diving headfirst into New-Who with…

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Episode 75: WrestleMania Preview, NHL Regular Season Round Up 1:24:19

20d ago1:24:19

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! AJ, Luke, and Tyler start with a fan email and the big Nico Iamaleava news in college football. Luke talks about the Becoming A Spectacle documentary on Peacock. Then the guys dive into the WrestleMania 41 card and vaguely discuss each match and do some Scott Steiner Math! Then they talk about the final…

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Episode 523 - Top 100 Strategy Games (on BGG) 1:38:55

21d ago1:38:55

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On episode 523, we take a deep dive into the top 100 strategy games as listed on Board Game Geek, discussing which we've played, and whether we think they should be higher or lower. Join us at Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameacademics.com/register/ Episode Notes: Roll for Preview: Dragons of Etchinston…

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Episode 522 - Top Ten Magic The Gathering: Universes Beyond 59:34

27d ago59:34

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This week, we take a deep dive into the ten set supplements and full sets that have been released or announced for Magic the Gathering, as the classic CCG digs into all the IPs. Nominate us for the Golden Geek! https://boardgamegeek.com/geekawards/boardgame Join us at Board Game Academics Conference at the Strong Museum of Play: https://boardgameac…

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Episode 74: MN Wild Playoff Push Update, Random TV, Ovi Chases The Gr8 One. 1:14:43

29d ago1:14:43

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! AJ, Luke, and Tyler start with updates on the Wild, their playoff push, and various other NHL Topics. Then they go into TV and talk a little about Daredevil (Tyler didn’t want to spoil it for AJ), AJ tells us that Severance is interesting, and Luke talks about a Tornado documentary. Tyler then dives int…

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Help, We're Discussing How Superhero Movies Have Impacted Cinema as a Whole! 41:52

1M ago41:52

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In this episode, we put on our capes (metaphorically… mostly) and dive headfirst into the world of superhero movies and their massive impact on modern cinema. 🦸‍♂️🎬 We kick things off by comparing Man of Steel with the original Superman films—exploring how tone, storytelling, and cinematic style have evolved over the decades. But, in true chaotic f…

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Episode 521 - BGG Hotness and Fantasy Draft Update - April 1:13:52

1M ago1:13:52

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We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone’s picks have landed so far. Patreon this week: No After Hours episode this week due to technical issues, but stay tuned for next week! Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to win a …

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Episode 520 - March Gamer Madness: Civilization Games - Part 2 2:19:06

1M ago2:19:06

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This week, we're excited to welcome Geof Gambill to the show to help us wrap up the March Gamer Madness rundown of the best Civilization Games. Find out which game comes out on top as our pick for the all-time best Civ game. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app…

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Help What was once upon a time! 1:16:28

1M ago1:16:28

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In this episode, we dive deep into the magical (and very complicated) world of Once Upon a Time! From the show's twisted family tree 🧬 to our favorite storylines 📖, we’re unpacking what made this series so unforgettable. Plus, we dream up the spin-offs we wish had happened and try to answer the ultimate question—What was Once Upon a Time, really? 🏰…

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Episode 519 - March Gamer Madness - Civilization Games - Round 1 1:22:06

2M ago1:22:06

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It's March, and you know what that means! We're back with another March Gamer Madness, running down the best of the best games in the Civilization genre. We start with 64 games this week and whittle the list down to 32. Be sure to join us next week when Geof Gambill, formerly of the Longview Podcast, joins us to narrow the list down to one and crow…

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Episode 73: MN Wild Trade Deadline, Vikings Free Agency, Invincible Season 3, and more! 1:24:44

2M ago1:24:44

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! AJ, Luke, and Tyler start with updates on the wild post-trade deadline and the Viking's free agency. Then a thought-provoking email from Steven makes the guys give a rushed Top 5 Favorite Players in all 4 Major Sports. Luke gives a rundown of the March 3rd Raw and revisits WrestleMania 20. They then cov…

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BGA Episode 518 - New Theme, Same Great Game! 1:25:56

2M ago1:25:56

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This week, we're looking at a bunch of games that didn't work for us on a thematic level, but that were updated in a way that resolved those issues and became much more interesting games. Plus a rundown of the recently announced Origins Awards nominations. Patreon this week: BGA After Hours digs into some of the recent best (and worst) viewing in o…

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Help We're back: welcome to season 2! 1:13:01

2M ago1:13:01

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🎙️ Help! We're Back! Welcome to Season Two 🎉 In our much-anticipated return, we dive into the current state of the MCU! Join us as we geek out over upcoming projects like the Fantastic Four and more. Plus, this season introduces a new twist with our 'Nerds of the Round Table'. Buckle up for an epic ride! 🚀 #HWNPodcast #MCU #Marvel #FantasticFour #N…

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Episode 72: NHL, AI Football, Invincible, Sonic 3, and WWE Elimination Chamber 2025 1:42:53

2M ago1:42:53

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! Tyler tests Luke and AJ’s Minnesota Wild knowledge with the all-time list of Playoff OT goal scorers for the Wild. They then discuss the Wild’s season and a roundup of the 4 Nations Faceoff. Luke gives us a best of 7 AI football between the All-Time Vikings and Bills. The guys then talk about Season 3 o…

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Episode 517 - Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 2 58:24

2M ago58:24

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We take a look at the BGG hotness and discuss the hottest upcoming games, plus provide an update of the 2025 Fantasy Board Game draft to see where everyone's picks have landed so far. Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we’ve been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chance to w…

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Episode 516 - Top Ten Game Companies 1:12:42

2M ago1:12:42

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This week, we asked the listeners (yes you!) to tell us your favorite game companies. Here are the companies that got the most shoutouts, organized into a Top 10 list. Plus, more duel games! Patreon this week: More BGA After Hours, with game discussions, what we've been watching and reading, and more. Survey! Complete our audience survey for a chan…

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The Depths of Umberhold part 2 1:59:03

2M ago1:59:03

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Join the retired adventurers of Like & Subscribe as their comeback takes a shocking turn! In Part Two, tensions rise when one of their own falls under Mr. Curious’ sinister influence, forcing the party into a battle they never expected—against a trusted ally. As they struggle with betrayal and doubt, the true depths of Mr. Curious’ schemes come to …

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Episode 71: A Jam Packed Episode 1:37:32

2M ago1:37:32

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After their month-long hiatus, the guys are back to talk about everything you can ever imagine. They open with Tyler reading some fan emails! For nerdy stuff, AJ and Tyler talk about Marvel Rivals; Luke catches everyone up on season 3 of Invincible, AJ and Tyler talk about their time on the sleeper hit game Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand, and Luke and…

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Episode 515 - 10 Hottest Trends in Board Gaming 1:09:37

3M ago1:09:37

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What are the current trends driving the way games are being made and promoted? We take a look at 10 of the hottest and discuss why they're hot and whether we're ready to move on. What are your favorite (and least favorite) current game trends? ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades f…

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Episode 514 - BGG Hall of Fame: Hits and Misses 1:07:29

3M ago1:07:29

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We take a look at the Board Game Geek inaugural Hall of Fame class, discussing the 25 games that made it and asking you all what games they missed and which ones would need to be removed to make room for them. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://w…

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The Depths of Umberhold Part1 1:26:25

3M ago1:26:25

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Join the retired adventurers of 'Like & Subscribe' as they return to action! This time, they face a malevolent storm conjured by Mr. Curious, who once posed as a journalist writing about them. Expect thrilling twists and surprises along the way. Will they conquer the storm? Tune in to find out! Special Thanks to: Ashlea Ayling- Top Nerd! Tom Ayling…

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Episode 513 - Fantasy Board Game Draft Month 1 1:16:35

3M ago1:16:35

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This week, we're diving into the first month's results for the Fantasy Board Game Draft, with a rundown of everyone's teams, how the draft went down, and the next steps as we track the winners each month. ======== Check out the upcoming Catan Masterpiece Series, featuring dozens of carefully crafted upgrades for the all-time classic: https://www.ba…

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Episode 512 - Best or Worst Game Ever? 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

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This week we asked you all what games have an overabundance of 10 or 1 point ratings in Board Game Geek, and we explore why this happens, some of the funny things people have to say about these games, and how to navigate the crowdfundification of online board game ratings. Patreon this week: Backers check out Chris's top 20 TV shows of all time Joi…

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The Curious Interview FT. Me and the Nerds of the Round Table 26:44

3M ago26:44

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An infamous D&D party unknowingly sits down for an interview with the malicious, Mr. Curious. What begins as a polite conversation quickly turns into a tense and hilarious exchange as the party slowly realizes their host’s true intentions. Watch the chaos unfold! Special Thanks to: Ashlea Ayling- Top Nerd! Tom Ayling- His Character isn't a Cult Lea…

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Episode 511 - Choose Your Table! 4-hour Epic or 4 Light Games? 1:06:27

3M ago1:06:27

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Join us as we explore answers from our community about whether it would be more fun to play a single epic, 4-hour game or four separate lighter games of an hour each. Patreon this week: Anthony's Top 10 Video Games of 2024 Roll for Preview: Master of Orion: Ad Astra Roll for Review: Black Forest Feature: Choose Your Table! If you haven’t yet, be su…

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Episode 510 - Gifts that Got Us Into Gaming 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

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To kick off 2025 proper, we're launching a new format, featuring the voices of our listeners and community members. This week, we discuss the gifts that got us into gaming and had a big impact on our lives. Plus a review of SETI and more. Special thanks to new Patreon backer Emily for joining us at the table, and to all of our contributors for thei…

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Episode 70: Old Royal Rumbles, NFL Playoffs, Marvel’s Midnight Sons, Robocop, Atlas Fallen, and MN Wild 44:05

4M ago44:05

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! In Episode 70 the fellas actually record on their planned Thursday. Luke Talks about the Noobs’ Spotify Wrapped(shout out to the 35 of you who got us as your top show!), old Royal Rumble bits, the guys preview round 1 of the NFL Playoffs, Luke Talks about Marvel’s Midnight Sons, Tyler talks about his ne…

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Help, We're Returning to Hogwarts! 57:41

4M ago57:41

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Join us as we return to Hogwarts and finish up our time at the famous school of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In this episode, we talk about Harry's last four years at Hogwart and give our thoughts with a special guest appearance from my Mother.By Askern Nerds

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Episode 509 - Most Anticipated Games of 2025 1:18:29

4M ago1:18:29

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It's that time of year again - let's look at the most anticipated games of the year ahead, featuring more than 60 games, expansions, and rereleases that we're (mostly) excited to see and play in the coming year. Plus we announce the launch of the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft League. Learn more about the league and how to signup as a Patreon backer …

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Episode 69: A Jamble Of An Episode 53:18

4M ago53:18

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! The fellas still missed a Thursday record even though they promised to do it every other Thursday. But they did get together on Sunday, although they were distracted by the Vikings-Packers game (Big Vikes W). They Ramble through various sports topics, NFL, College Football, and the Minnesota Wild. They …

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Episode 508 - BGA Awards 2024 1:17:43

4M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

We take a look back at the best games of 2024, with rundowns of 10 categories, plus a first time inclusion of the Listeners' Choice picks for each category. Listen for our picks in: Best Digital Implementation Best Family Game Best Strategy Game Best Overlooked Gem Best Crowdfunding Campaign Best Cooperative Game Best 2.0 Release Best Solo Game Bes…

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Episode 507 - 2024 Year in Review 1:15:45

4M ago1:15:45

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We look back at all the many games we were most excited about at the start of the year to see if they were good, if we had a chance to play them, and overall what our impression of the year was in 2024. Question of the Week: If your local library could only shelve three board games, which three would you recommend they start with to reach as many p…

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Episode 506 - Game Design Quantity vs. Quality w/ Geof Gambill 1:51:37

5M ago1:51:37

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We're thrilled to have Geof Gambill back on the show, who previously hosted The Long View, to discuss game design quantity vs. quality. Join us for a lengthy discussion about how games have evolved, where they can sometimes go wrong, and what successful decision spaces look like for us in 2024. ===== Check out Victory Points: First Article is up fr…

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Episode 68: NFL and NHL Roundup, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Madden, Game of Thrones, and Transformers One 1:20:44

5M ago1:20:44

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Welcome back to the Old School Noobs Podcast! The fellas missed their initial record date of last Thursday but were able to record on Sunday. They still aim to record every other Thursday. AJ, Luke, and Tyler talk recent NFL and NHL news and updates on the Minnesota teams. AJ and Tyler talk about their COD grind, Luke talks about playing Madden wit…

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HWN'S BIG CHRISTMAS QUIZ! 45:24

5M ago45:24

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Come join us for a bit of festive fun as the Help, We're Nerds crew take on their first Big Christmas Quiz, will this be the one to find Rob tune in to find out. Thanks to all four Not Robs, Ashlea, Caity, Oakley and Tom for your support in finding my missing Cohost and Thanks to the Audience for a fantastic first season here to many more.…

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Episode 505 - The 12 Days of Games Challenge! 1:30:27

5M ago1:30:27

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This week, we're looking at 12 games that fit the theme of the season. That is, counting down from 12! Enjoy twelve games with numbers in their titles, plus a rundown of some of the games we've been playing lately, and our recap of PAX Unplugged 2024. Question of the Week: Acquisition Disorders: War of the Ring: Two Decades Limited Edition, Board &…

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Pirates, Droids, and Adventure: A Review of Skeleton Crew Episodes 1 & 2 32:10

5M ago32:10

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In this podcast episode, hosts review the first two episodes of the new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew. We discuss the show's nostalgic adventure vibe, reminiscent of The Goonies, and its fresh take on the Star Wars universe. With adventure, friendship, and discovery themes, the series promises a captivating blend of youthful exploration and class…

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Episode 504 - PAX Unplugged Preview 1:21:27

5M ago1:21:27

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It's that time of year again - we're headed to PAX. Chris drives down and Anthony rolls out of bed to head to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for three big ol' days of gaming. Find out what games we're most looking forward to playing this year. Join us on our new Blue Sky accounts: @bganonymous and @bgacademics Acquisition Disorders: Urbion (Sec…

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Help, It’s a Hogwarts Christmas 53:14

5M ago53:14

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Join us for a Hogwarts Christmas as me and my fourth not Rob explore the wizarding world of Harry Potter with a focus on the first 4 movies to find Rodlb. Hopefully he's hiding in this childhood classic otherwise I'm at a loss as to where he’s gone.By Askern Nerds

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From Keaton to Pattinson: Unveiling the Best Live-Action Batman 1:03:06

5M ago1:03:06

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We celebrate our podcast's milestone and dive into a lively debate about the best live-action Batman. We discuss various portrayals from Michael Keaton to Robert Pattinson, touching on key elements like bat suits, Batmobiles, and iconic scenes. The episode also pays tribute to Adam West's Batman and offers a top five ranking of Batman films.…

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Episode 503 - 2024 Holiday Gift Guide 1:31:18

5M ago1:31:18

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Tis the season! To buy a bunch of games, and we're here to help you find the right ones for the gamers in your life. 2-4 selections from each of 10 categories with ideas and suggestions for this year's holiday gift giving season. Plus acquisition disorder discussions of Hands in the Sea and Defenders of the Realm: Legendary Edition (before it was c…

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Episode 67: The Guys Forgot They Have A Podcast 53:09

5M ago53:09

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Welcome back to Old School Noobs! After the Great Audio Equipment Heist pulled off by Bum and Zilly, which took place after our last episode, the guys finally got it back and were able to record an episode! Aj, Luke, and Tyler discuss the NFL season to this point. They talk about the Minnesota Wild and their hot start and talk about Alexander Ovech…

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