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Join me, your host, as I dig deep into the lore of your favourite games, movies, and more to find answers to the questions that you didn't know you had! I've been told that this is like the history documentaries for lore content, so if that sounds like it's for you then dive in. If you have any suggestions, want to be a guest, or just want to say hello, send me a message at loredtodeath@gmail.com or @LoredtoDeath on social media.
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Young heroes bound in love and kinship are forced on a quest to discover the truth behind the magic of dragons and seek those that stole it, before their world itself is destroyed by the growing power of the Dark Army.. Raised by former knights in hiding, they have grown up taking on different skills, each one unique and valuable to each other. Not only use of magic or mastery of a sword they are also tied to a great destiny. A destiny foretold in lost tomes they have yet to discover, but th ...
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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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In October's and December's Gimme a Beat, I reviewed the 19th edition of Zurich Film Festival. I have been exploring the female factor of the Zurich Film Festival for several years now. But this year, I had a chance to get together with so many female filmmakers and actresses that I decided to breakdown my review of the ZFF into several shows. Whil…
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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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In this week's episode, we talk about the Martian War from Destroy All Humans between the Furon and the Blisk and the numerous consequences that came from it. I also rant like a madman about the intricacies of space travel and try to make sense of a fictional reality, which is a losing battle (but that will never stop me). If you have an idea for a…
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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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In this episode, we join Zorin and Vash Silverbrand the smuggler as they begin their journey seeking allies as well. In a city all too familiar to us. Where it all began in Port L' For. Thanks to our patrons, supporters and cast for keeping the story going! Patrons: Ryan Donnelly, JD Rose, Return2Sender, Brian Dowling, Corey Pfautsch, Daniel Nichol…
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In this episode we explore the mysterious origins and cultural significance of April Fools' Day, delving into various theories and historical practices associated with the holiday. We contrast these with modern-day pranks and how April Fools' Day is celebrated around the world, highlighting the lack of a definitive origin story but embracing the wh…
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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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In this episode we explore the Witcher universe, from its origins in Andrzej Sapkowski's novels to its adaptations in games and on Netflix. We also delve into the history, etymology, and detailed lore of witchers, including their training, abilities, and the various schools they come from. If you have an idea for an episode, or just want to say hel…
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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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Today I'm joined by RivalxReviews to talk about everything Persona. We go over everything from our favourite parts of the games, why we think that Persona 5 was such a popular entry for the series, and where we think the series will go with Persona 6. You can find DJ's podcast, RivalxReviews, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pod…
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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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In this episode, we join Una and Dabria as they follow the grim shadow of Ash De La Rosa's voice into the giantlands seeking ancient Strath. As they travel though Dabria's memories continue to haunt her. Showing shades of her past, lost on a distant shore. Thanks to our patrons, supporters and cast for keeping the story going! Patrons: Ryan Donnell…
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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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Last year, sometime in June I got an email from the 57th Montreux Jazz Festival about new names on their programme. The email included Swiss singer-songwriter NNAVY. She was already well-known to Montreux Jazz Festival audiences, as she performed there earlier. In addition to this, in 2022, she was the first Swiss artist ever to play one of the COL…
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Today we delve into the deep lore of our skeletal friend, Withers, from Baldur's Gate 3 to try to find out who he is and why he helps the party throughout the game. In doing so, we take a foray into the lore of the Dead Three, the main antagonists of the game, to help us answer these questions. We also learn what the undead do for fun in their free…
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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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This week we explore the lore behind the stoic protagonist of the Metroid series, Samus Aran, to discover who she is, what drives her, and what her journey was before the events of the games. We go through the manga series, explore a few extra tidbits from another comic, and go over the events of the games in this comprehensive overview of Samus' l…
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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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In this episode we leave Cordelia and travel far to the east to the old continent where we find Sophie and Skotmir as they travel the flat barren wasteland of Bloodwood. Seeking the lost dwarves of the Bearcharger clan after the fall of her childhood home, Sophie puts one dusty foot in front of the other with her chosen brother. Thanks to our patro…
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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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Have you ever wondered why it's always the seemingly benevolent pharmaceutical companies that are behind every zombie outbreak? Well, today we go over the events of the Dead Island games to find out why GeoPharm was responsible for this apocalyptic event. We also get into the roots of the Palm Golden Order, as well as the Consortium, to find out wh…
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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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Today we talk about the Blood War; something that comes up time and time again in Baldur's Gate 3, but something that there isn't a whole lot of information about in-game otherwise. In this episode, we go through the who/what/when/where/why of the Blood War, in an attempt to find any and all information about the event since Karlach won't spill the…
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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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We start this season by following Cordelia into the desolate but magical desert of Chikara. Far to the west of the Obsidian Fortress from which she escaped. Alone the young fire mage seeks out a way to save her world from destruction but little does she know what lies in wait for her. Thanks to our patrons, supporters and cast for keeping the story…
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In my previous Gimme a Beat, I reviewed the 19th edition of Zurich Film Festival. I have been exploring the female factor of the Zurich Film Festival for several years now. But this year, I had a chance to get together with so many female filmmakers and actresses that I decided to breakdown my review of the ZFF into several shows. While I've seen 3…
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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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This week's episode is all about why I'm taking a break for the remainder of December 2023, and how the show is going to come back on January 10th, 2024. In the meantime, you can listen to my guest spot on the Overthinking Games podcast who was kind enough to have me on to talk about wordbuilding. You can find them on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and w…
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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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Deep in rural Spain, a cult named Los Illuminados was controlling villagers and turning them into monsters. The source of their power was a parasite that they called Las Plagas. Where did it come from, and what was so special about it that a cult dedicated their lives to it? Today, we take a dive into Resident Evil 4 and 5's lore so that we can und…
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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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Today we go over the concept of death and immortality, as well as explaining how the afterlife works in Lord of the Rings. If Elves are immortal, can they die? And if they do, what happens to them after that? Is there a heaven, or is there just the void? We answer these questions and more in this episode! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): h…
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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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In honour of the spooky season, I wanted to take some time to make a Halloween special and read a couple of my favourite short stories from H.P. Lovecraft that people might not know about. H.P. Lovecraft is most famous for his stories about Cthulhu-- most namely the Call of Cthulhu and Shadow Over Innsmouth stories-- but I wanted to offer what I th…
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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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Today we explore new Horizons and soar into the world of Zero Dawn and Forbidden West to answer the question, who were the ones responsible for bringing about the apocalypse that led to the events of the game? We talk about Elisabet Sobeck and Ted Faro, and also take that information to break down what it might have been like to live in the Horizon…
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2023 was another successful year for Zurich Film Festival. The 19th edition of Zurich Film Festival attracted 130’000 visitors (slightly less than the previous year). A total of 150 films were screened, 52 of them as World or European premieres – more than ever before. First held in 2005, Zurich Film Festival established itself very quickly on the …
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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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This week, I'm taking a break from the regularly scheduled lore dump and taking some time to answer questions and talk about what I've been playing. Check out Overthinking Games here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7qylmCFsfTbROLsBft3S14?si=2515875390164226 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/holding-you License co…
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The first time I heard Little Dragon was back in 2007, just after they released their debut album. From that moment on, I was completely captivated by their unique sound. A few years later, seeing them live for the first time only confirmed their talent and deepened my interest. Over the years, I followed their work and saw them live many times, an…
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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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Today we talk about the three main factions and interstellar forms of government in Starfield-- the United Colonies, Freestar Collective, and House Va'ruun. We do a deep dive on humanity's journey to the stars and how the three major factions came to power, their struggles, and their strife. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat…
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