A bite-sized podcast that goes over my favorite things in the comics, tv, movies, books, gaming worlds, past and present.
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Nerdverse Unshuffled is a geeky, newbie-friendly podcast from the folx at nerdverse.co.za. We cover a host of jargon terms and other lingo that you need to understand the language of board games, even if you have only recently joined the hobby. Check us out to become part of the conversation about modern board gaming.
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Whether you’re into anime, DC, marvel, star wars or any other fandom, it’s all open for discussion in the Nerdverse!
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In 'Random Access Minds,' I chat with people who have something to say about today's gaming world, pen and paper and content creation. We'll dig deep into their thoughts and navigate the maze of strong opinions and contrasting views. Join us to explore the games we play, consume, and develop. You can find our Podcast also on Youtube, Spotify, Apple, Deezer and others YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12VrYqEykNuWmSc-CKfTsA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-access-m ...
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Across The Nerdverse: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 1 Episode 5
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I discuss "Never Kill A Boy on the First Date".By Logan
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In this episode, Jacques and Fayyaad address the complex and controversial topic of board game weight — a tricksy term board gamers use to explain how difficult a game is to learn and to play. They go into the different kinds of complexity that are included, discuss various examples across the complexity spectrum, and introduce (very briefly) the g…
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Across The Nerdverse-Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 1 Episode 4
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A summary of "Teacher's Pet".By Logan
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Board games are competitive, right? Well, actually… they don’t need to be. You have a whole spectrum of options when it comes to the number of players and what “winning” looks like. To celebrate the diversity of board gamers and what they want out of a play experience, Jacques and Fayyaad look at the concept of play modes in board games. Because wh…
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This very bite-sized episode sings the praises of renowned horror manga artist Junji Ito.By Logan
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Time in board games, part 2: Phases and reactions
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Actions, reactions, phases, rounds, turns... Have you ever found yourself turned around by too many terms that sound like they all mean the same thing? Fear not! If time gets all wibbly-wobbly on you, you can always look up the rules in the game manual. But if you don't have a specific game on hand, it can help to have a general idea what each of t…
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Time in board games, part 1: Actions, turns, & rounds
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Time flies when you're having fun; even if you're not enjoying the board game you're playing, board games do weird things to the passage of time. But have you ever wondered how to make sense of all the different words used to make sense of time in board games? In the first part of this two-part episode, Fayyaad and Jacques discuss three fundamental…
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At Nerdverse, we love board games with fun, well-designed themes, and themes that are well integrated into our board games. We also love board games that have no theme at all! Perhaps a board game's theme is one of your primary ways of picking a new game, or a completely unnecessary distraction. In this episode, Fayyaad and Jacques look at differen…
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Board games don't magically appear just because you want to play a new game. (Trust us, we've tried.) In this episode, Fayyaad and Jacques look at game designers, artists, and publishers and how each contributes to taking a board game from a concept to a physical product you can play with friends. Your hosts discuss a few of their favourite board g…
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Ever heard a bunch of board game fanatics express strong opinions about something called worker placement games and wished you knew what they were going on about? In this episode, Jacques and Fayyaad get all worked up about worker placement. This type of game has become very popular since it was introduced in 1998 and has resulted in a variety of e…
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For our third episode, we take you on a whirlwind tour of as many components as we could think of. Partly because there are many interesting and fun components that exist, and partly because it's impossible to talk about board games without mentioning specific components. We don't go into too much detail about any individual component or type, but …
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Do you ever watch a game review and wonder, "But what does any of this mean?" How do you decide whether a board game is for you? Board game mechanics, or mechanisms, are all the moving parts that make a board game a board game. They define what a board game is, how it plays around a table, and what you spend your time doing while you're playing tha…
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Join your hosts, Jacques van Heerden and Fayyaad Hendricks, on this episode where we discuss why we love board games and how we believe this podcast can help bring new people into the hobby, how it can help you become part of the conversation, and even help you find the games you’ll fall in love with, too. As a hobby, board gaming has exploded in t…
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Lewis on the joy, hardship and learnings mastering a D&D Table
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Today, we're joined by a special guest, Lewis. With a decade under his belt in the world of Pen and Paper RPGs, Lewis is a seasoned dungeon master and player. He's spent 9 years masterfully crafting homebrew campaigns, favoring the use of Foundry as his virtual tabletop. A fan of the iconic "Curse of Strahd," Lewis brings a wealth of creativity and…
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Have you ever been a big fan of when and thought, who is that blue guy who looks kind of creepy? And why can he teleport anywhere? Well today I'll be going over who nightcrawler, the blue mutant from X-Men who has quite the unique background and how he got his powersBy The nerdy vo
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Looking for some either new or reoccurring anime this summer season that will blow your mind?! From Isekai to action anime to the craziest romance plot twists, we'll take a look at all the best anime that is happening this summer 2023 and what you can expect from each anime. #anime #2023 #summer #isekai #romance #shonin…
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Are you a big anime fan? Feel like you watched every single new and recurring anime this year but just haven't found that hidden gem? Well look no further. I'll cover the top ten anime you haven't seen yet I'm 2023 with some of these shows that blew my mind! . #anime #manga #2023 #topten #animeshow #animereview…
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Looking to find some new romance anime this summer? Here's a list of some of the most promising romance anime coming this summer of 2023!By The nerdy vo
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Bizzaro World-what is it, how was it made and more
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What Is Bizarro World? How Was It Created? What Kind Of People Are There. Find out more about this crazy planet within the Superman and DC world that turns evening upside down!By The nerdy vo
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X-Cast Special: X-Men Films Ranked [Rogue Edit]
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In this newest UN Special, Rob joins me as we collectively rank the X-Men films. Thanks for listening! Twitter: uncannynrdvrs | @tomemyxmen_RobInstagram: @tomemyxmenMerchBy Uncanny Nerdverse: X-Men Podcasts
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #94: March '20 Reviews
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Reporting live from Building III, I'm joined by Rob to talk about several of the X-Men comics released last month. We also take some time to give our thoughts on the current comic distribution crisis. What does it mean for readers, comic shops, and yer two UN podcasters? We hope you find some entertainment in our commentary through these difficult …
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #93: February '20 Reviews
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #92: January 2020 Reviews
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X-Men Special #2: Favorite X-Men TAS Episodes
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #91: December '19 Reviews
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Whether you're new to the podcast or just want to revisit our House of X and Powers of X commentary. I've gathered all the HoX/PoX reviews from past episodes and compiled them all into one. This way, if you haven't read the giant story, you can listen to what we had to say as you read along. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @uncannynrdvrs | @tomemyxm…
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #90: November '19 Reviews
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We've returned with a new batch of commentary on the X-Men comics released last month. There's a ton to catch up on and to discuss. So don't waste any time reading this bio and download right away! Thanks for listening. Introductions (0:00), X-Men #2 (1:53), Marauders #2 (12:56), Excalibur #2 (27:19), New Mutants #1-2 (42:24), X-Force #1-2 (53:21),…
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #89: Octo-boo '19 Reviews
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Join Rob and Ryan as they recap last month's X-Men comics released. The Dawn of X has begun and yer hosts provide their honest opinions and commentary along the way. Thanks for listening! Introductions (0:00), House of X #6 (1:34), Powers of X #6 (16:21), X-Men #1 (22:52), Marauders #1 (40:15), Excalibur #1 (58:25), Dead Man Logan #12 (1:09:21), Cl…
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It's been ages since yer hosts have talked sales. So nows the times to catch up on where the mutants rank among the other comics on shelves. Thanks for listening!Twitter: @uncannynrdvrs | @tomemyxmen_RobInstagram: @tomemyxmenMerchBy Uncanny Nerdverse: X-Men Podcasts
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X-Men Back Issues Ep. 20: The Uncanny Covenant Pt. 1
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The Phalanx invade the UN for this two-parter podcast. Join Rob and Ryan for their commentary and opinions on the 1994 X-Men comics crossover. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @uncannynrdvrs | @tomemyxmen_RobInstagram: @tomemyxmenMerchBy Uncanny Nerdverse: X-Men Podcasts
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #88: September '19 Reviews
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It feels like many Krakoan life cycles since yer hosts have discussed X-Men comics among each other. Rob and Ryan return to provide their commentary on the mutant comics released last month. Thanks for listening! Introductions (0:00), Dead Man Logan #11 (1:10) House of X #4 (10:39), Powers of X #4 (27:27), House of X #5 (40:48), Powers of X #5 (1:0…
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Join Ryan as he provides his commentary and general impressions on the debut of Strikeforce #1. With the lack of Marvel's promotion, did the title turn out to be a sleeper hit despite the marketing push? Tune in to hear what Ryan thought. Thanks for listening!Twitter: @UncannyNrdvrsUncanny Nerdverse Merch, avaiable here.…
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Eververse Issues S1E2: The Flash #180 & Peek-A-Boo's TV Debut
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In this Eververse Issues, yer hosts catch a case of the feels when it comes to reading Geoff Johns run of The Flash. Join Trevitt and Ryan as they discuss both The Flash #180 along with the pairing of Peek-A-Boo's television debut. Thanks for listening! Music: Zulu DobsonTwitter: UncannyNrdvrs | TrevittTrevMerch…
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Eververse Issues S1E1: Supreme Power #1 (2003)
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In this new UN show, Trevitt and Ryan create the Eververse Issues where they choose a particular DC or Marvel comics released 1980-2015 and provide their commentary. If the content calls for it, they'll briefly dive into any related tv/film that goes along with the comic. In this first episode, Trevitt picks lead yer hosts into the Marvel Max line …
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #87: August '19 Reviews
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While August's X-Men comics have come and gone. That won't stop yer hosts from spotlighting the mutants that have had quite the spotlight these past couple months. Join Rob and Ryan as they discuss the Ben Affleck, Bruce Willis armageddon type stories we've been spoiled with. Thanks for listening! Introductions/Mail (0:00), Dead Man Logan #10 (7:23…
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Back Issues Spotlight: Avengers #14 (1998)
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Enjoy this pilot episode of a upcoming UN Back Issues show. We discuss Avengers #14 (1998). Thanks for listening!By Uncanny Nerdverse: X-Men Podcasts
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Spotlight Review: Black Science Vol. 1
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Trevitt and Ryan reunite to peel away the many layers to Black Science Vol. 1 in this fun discussion. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @UncannyNrdvrs | @TrevittTrevMerchBy Uncanny Nerdverse: X-Men Podcasts
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X-Men Back Issues #19: Snakes in the Grass
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In this episode, yer hosts attempt to make sense of and provide commentary on everything that transpires in Uncanny X-Men Annual #13. There's a ton to unpack and question. Like, who is Sally Pashkow and what impact does she have on comics? Is Lima, OH an integral part to the Marvel universe? Probably not. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @UncannyNrdv…
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X-Men Back Issues #18: The Beginning
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Here we go! Rob and Ryan read and discuss the very first X-Men comics released. Who knew one of yer hosts may have to take an acid bath-of-the-eyes mid podcast? Plus they question how the comics fare in today's climate. Thanks for listening! Twitter: @UncannyNrdvrs | @tomemyxmen_robMerchBy Uncanny Nerdverse: X-Men Podcasts
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X-Men Comicbook Podcast #86: July 2019 Reviews
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Rob and Ryan are back on the scene spotlighting several of the X-Men comics released in July. While the big two books are heavily on yer hosts mind. For better or worst, there are some finales that must be discussed. Thanks for listening! Introductions // Uncanny X-Men #21-22 (0:00), House of X #1 (24:32), Powers of X #1 (40:35), X-Force #10 (48:52…
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X-Men Special #1: Recap! Reboot! Relaunch!
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This is a very extraordinarily episode yer hosts are proud to present. A fellow mutant makes his return to the Uncanny Nerdverse. Yes, folks! Anthony has made his return and the timing couldn't be any better. In this episode, Anthony, Rob, and Ryan recap/reflect on the X-Men comics released in 2018-2019. Just in time too for Jonathan Hickman to cha…
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X-Men Back Issues #17: Magneto vs. The World
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After several attempts, Rob and Ryan finally record June's back issues episode. It seems cliche and also silly yer hosts haven't covered the 1991 X-Men relaunch on this review show. But here they are and yer invited to listen to their coverage/opinions on X-Men Vol 1 #1-5. Plus yer host poses the question if an X-Men comic can ever sell over 1 mill…
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