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The Nomads of Fantasy

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Welcome to our podcast where we dive deep into the world of film and video games, spanning a wide range of genres and mediums. Feel the comradery of three former coworkers, Brandon the Designer, Eric the Developer and Dave the Producer, as we dissect our chosen weekly topic and what makes it great. Described as 'An artistically insightful yet tastefully crude examination of media,' the Nomads explore the nitty-gritty details that truly define what makes each topic special. Whether it's sci-f ...
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"The Fellowship of the Ring" is a fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson, released in 2001. It is the first installment in the "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, based on the novel of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien. The film follows the journey of a young hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who is tasked with destroying a powerful ring that c…
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Hello Nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for March of 2024! Pull up a gaming chair, grab a Dew, gather around the warm glow of your screen and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, movies, books and board games that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe …
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"Looper" is a science fiction action film directed by Rian Johnson, released in 2012. The movie is set in a dystopian future where time travel exists but is illegal and only available on the black market. In this future, criminal organizations use time travel to send targets they want eliminated back in time to be killed by assassins known as "loop…
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Hello nomads and let's talk about some obscure characters from the world of Star Wars. We're going deep, but we found some funny, some tragic tales to characters who either say one word in an entire film, or literally have just two seconds of screen time. We sourced a ton of information from our friends over at Wookiepedia.org. "Wookieepedia" is a …
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Hello Nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for February of 2024! Pull up a gaming chair, grab a Dew, gather around the warm glow of your screen and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, movies, books and board games that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, sa…
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"The Green Knight" is a 2021 fantasy film directed by David Lowery, based on the Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. The story follows Gawain, the nephew of King Arthur, who accepts a challenge from the mysterious Green Knight. The Green Knight challenges any knight to strike him with his axe, under the condition that the knight mu…
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Oldboy is a South Korean psychological thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook, released in 2003. The story follows Oh Dae-su, a man who is mysteriously imprisoned in a cell for 15 years without knowing the identity of his captor or the reasons for his captivity. During his time in confinement, he is subjected to psychological torture and is left …
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Hello Nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for the beginning of 2024! Pull up a beanbag chair, grab a drink, gather around the warm glow of your screen and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, movies, books and board games! (Oh My!) that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy…
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"Apocalypto" is a historical action-adventure film directed by Mel Gibson and released in 2006. The movie is set in the pre-Columbian era, specifically in the declining Mayan civilization. The story revolves around a young hunter named Jaguar Paw, played by Rudy Youngblood, who lives with his tribe in the Mesoamerican jungle. The film begins with p…
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Let's go back to when comic book movies were just starting to take over the box office. Its 2005 and director Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller release one of the most faithful adaptations for the genre. The movie is called Sin City. Maybe you've seen this one, maybe you haven't. We recommend that you check this movie out again only because there's…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for the wrap up of 2023! Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the warm glow of your phone and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels Nomads! Here…
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From Spielberg to Gremlins - A Cute Mogwai Spawned a Monster Movie! Uncover the unexpected journey of Gremlins, from Steven Spielberg's initial vision to Joe Dante's subversive masterpiece. We'll explore the film's unique blend of comedy and horror, its impact on the PG-13 rating, and how a cuddly critter became a holiday havoc-wreaker. So grab you…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode for November of 2023. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the warm glow of your phone and listen to Brandon, Eric and Dave talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been checking out this month. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels Nomads! Here is…
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Hey youuuu guyssss! We finally are talking about The Goonies, directed by Richard Donner and produced by the legendary Steven Spielberg.. Now this is a movie that was a big part of Dave and Brandon's childhood, but Eric wouldn't have been born for almost 10 more years.. So what did Eric think of his first viewing of The Goonies!? What makes this ki…
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Hello Nomads! Yes you read that correctly, we're discussing Video Game Maps, UI and their importance in gaming. Tune in on your Thanksgiving drive to find out What makes a good video game map. Why do they put so many damn icons on the map? Grab a cozy blanket, enjoy your turkey coma and listen as we discuss this often overlooked and underappreciate…
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Hello nomads and welcome to the land of India for this weeks viewing of Jailer. This is the first for Brandon, Eric, and Dave to watch a modern Indian movie, but Jailer has has some tricks of it's own. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and starring Rajinikanth. We're new to this style of movie and it is definitely a different experience than we're used…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the warmth of your monitor and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month…
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Hello fans of horror, and fans of video games. This episode is dedicated to you! From creepy to cute, we played 7 video games to help you decide what to play next. Bramble: The Mountain King Signalis Darkwood Cult of the Lamb Dead Cells: Castlevania Edition SOMA Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Stick around after our reviews for a round of "Indie Sa…
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Aye, tis there be a VVitch around here. Rest ye mind though, for we shall keep you safe. Fer now. Has ye watched the movie The Witch? What say you? Did ye dance with Black Phillip? Did thou find it scry? Who be the vvitch? Was there a witch? Wast thou eating moldy corn? Join Dave, Eric, Brandon, and special guest, Thijis, for a breakdown about Egga…
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Hello nomads and welcome to the dystopian late 80's. Yep, we've been here before, but this time we're wearing sunglasses. Why? Because we're talking about John Carpenter's They Live! So get ready to hear us react to seeing the movie for the first time and find out whether we think this movie has a long fight or if it's all out of bubble gum. This e…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the campfire and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: Party Animal…
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Beneath the Surface: Unmasking the Enigma of Under the Skin Hello nomads and welcome to the nightly streets of Scotland. Watching 'Under the Skin' is always an intriguing, thought-provoking experience that left us deeply uncertain about our feelings toward it. Dive into the unsettling yet beautiful world of Jonathan Glazer's sci-fi masterpiece(?), …
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is why we love movies! "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is the ultimate adventure cocktail! Join Indiana Jones, the swashbuckling archaeologist extraordinaire, in a pulse-pounding quest filled with "action," "mystery," and "romance" in this iconic '80s blockbuster. Strap in for a "roller-coaster ride" as I…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our Quick Review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3! It just came to Disney+ and all of the Nomads have seen it, so let's talk about it! Is it the best Marvel movie? Is The High Evolutionary a cool villain? What's next for the Guardians? Why am I crying so much??? Safe travels, nomads and will you please... OPEN THE FUCKI…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the campfire and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: Exoprimal, T…
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Reservoir Dogs: Stylish Mayhem or a Failed Caper? Alright nomads, we gots work to do. So cough up so cash for the tip and let's get the hell outta here. You all have been given your aliases for this episode, so sit down, shut up, and listen to what we have to say. We have a special guy on the team today, goes by the name Bill and he's from A Gamer …
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Hello nomads, please join me as I, Brandon, go alone to watch Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny in the movie theater. I broke this episode up into two sections to capture my feelings and thoughts about the franchise and then how I felt right after. I recorded this one in the car, so buckle up and let's see if Indiana Jones pulls off what could be…
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The Running Man is dumb fun and we love it! Hello cutie pie! Get ready to listen in to our breakdown of the classic, but cheesy movie, The Running Man. As part of our Summer of Arnold, we had to talk about this one since Eric has never seen it. We also brought along with us Zolgar from Two Idiot's and a Dog podcast. So what makes this movie so fun …
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the campfire and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: Dungeons & D…
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True Grit, when dark comedy meets the west. Hello nomads and welcome to the wild west. A time when sometimes you gotta take care of things yourself. Thats exactly what Mattie did, when she hired ole Rooster to find the man who killed her father. Specifically, we're talking about the 2010 version of True Grit, which was made by the great Coen Brothe…
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Stand By Me: A Coming of Age Classic! What do you get when you take a great book by Stephen King, have it directed by Rob Reiner, and throw in a bunch of great kid actors as the leads? You get the coming of age classic, Stand By Me, from 1986. With special guest Nicky from the Iron Age Media Marketing Podcast (https://nickpecone.com/iron-age-media-…
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V for Vendetta is Vicious, Voracious and Valiant! Hello nomads, welcome to the UK this time and let's blow some shit up! Or is that wrong to do?! What did you think of V for Vendetta and how has this movie aged well? Was V right? Was Evey right? And should we be concerned that something like this could be a reality? Enjoy a round of trivia at the e…
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We went to the East to Journey to the West! Hello nomads and welcome to China. We've travelled here today to check out a movie from a listener recommendation called, Journey to the West. This came out in 2013 from China by director Stephen Chow. Maybe you have never heard of this classic tale from the east, but if you have, what did you think of th…
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Contact and the coexistence of science and faith! Hello nomads and welcome to our discussion about the movie Contact from 1997 which was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Revisiting this movie begs you to ask if we are alone, and if we aren't who is in this big universe with us? What is faith? Can faith and science coexists? And where the heck are the a…
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Is True Lies the pinnacle of 90's comedy action? Hello nomads and welcome to the 1990's. Yes, this is a time when Arnold Schwarzenegger was still the leading muscle man for your action movies, but it also was another well made movie by none other than James Cameron. Throw in other great support performances from Jamie Lee Curtis and Bill Paxton, an…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the campfire and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: The Legend o…
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Joker (2019): Society's Mirror or Madman's Manifesto? Hehehehehahahaha. Hmmm hmm haha humm. Eek ch ch chc h ah ah ahhhhhaha ahaha ahaha hahahahaaaa. Heeee hee haha hahahaha. HAAAHAHAAHA HEEE HEE HEHAHAHAAA AH AH AH AHHHHHHHHH. Hehehe hummmmm. Hmmm. Hmmmm he he heeee heeee hahaha hAHAHAHAHAH hahHAHAHAHAHAHA. Hooo hoo hoo hmmm. Ahemmmm hmmm. Haha hmm…
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The Legend of Zelda reigns again with Tears of the Kingdom! Hello nomads and welcome to the land of Hyrule! And the Sky of Hyrule! And the Depths of Hyrule! That's right, we're talking The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. At the time of this episodes recording, we only had 2 weeks to collect our impressions. We think we're mostly spoiler free…
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Hello nomads and may the force be with you. I hope you like Star Wars and video games, and especially, Star Wars video games, because we're going back to play through some of our favorites in the franchise as well as some that we may have missed along the way. Say sit back, relax, and enjoy this trip to a time from long, long ago in a place far, fa…
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Hello nomads and welcome to our monthly catch-up episode. Pull up a seat, grab a drink, gather around the campfire and listen as the Nomads talk about all of the video games, tv shows, and movies that they have been exploring. We hope you enjoy and as always, safe travels. Here is the full list of the things we talked about this month: Redfall, Bre…
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Big Trouble in Little China is 80's perfection! Like we always say, life is a highway and sometimes you gotta pull over and watch a movie from the 80's. That's right, and we'll tell ya to do what The Nomad's of Fantasy would do in a situation like this. They'd watch Big Trouble in Little China and then talk about with their buddy Mike from the Game…
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To celebrate our 100th episode we wanted to make it special. Instead of picking a specific topic, we decided to play a mix of trivia games along with answering questions from you, the listener. Enjoy plenty of fun, jokes, drinks, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and as always, safe travels, nomads. Outline of the episode: Intro Special Thanks Announcemen…
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Is Predator the perfect action movie? Nomads, get to the choppaaaaaaa! Doooo eeeetttt! Dooooo eeeettttt nooowwwwww! And then turn on the movie Predator from 1987, because we're about to get into it. Directed by John McTiernan, Predator is a special kind of action movie. Not only is it starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and the beginning of his massive …
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Hello nomads, WAHOOO! LETSA GO!! That's right, this is our Quick Review of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. All the Nomads have finally seen it and are ready to dive into the Mushroom Kingdom to give our impressions. The good, the maybe not so good, what we think this means for the future of Nintendo movies, and of course... PEACHES PEACHES PEACHES PEA…
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Hello nomads and welcome to the virtual world. We have come a long, long way with the technology but the question remains the same, is VR Gaming fun yet? Most of what we did was on our Meta Quest 2, where we talk about setting up the system, joining a party with friends, and breaking down the good and bad of the games we played. We also take the ti…
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Is Annihilation a shimmer of hope for modern sci-fi movies? Hello nomads and join us as we venture into the shimmer to solve the mystery that is the movie, Annihilation. Based on a book of the same name, this 2018 movie was filmed by Alex Garland and stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Oscar Isaac. Did you see this movie when it first …
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Rocky (1976) and the legacy of an underdog! Ayyoooo Nomads, why don't you take a seat by the ring as we talk about the first Rocky movie which came out all the way back in 1976. That makes this the oldest movie we've seen for the show so far. Sky Stallone's name is all over this one, but after all these years, how does it hold up? With a low budget…
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