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Come join these old Nerds as they discuss all things nerd, geek, and pop culture. We have debates as well as interviewing celebrities, and industry leaders including comic shop owners, convention organizers, film makers and cosplayers to name a few.
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The Autonomic podcast is an all-ages podcast set in the mysterious realm of Respite, a magical land filled with terrifying monsters, supernatural plots, and kids just like you. Join a protector, a detective, a warrior, and a trickster as they solve mysteries, learn about themselves, and unlock weird and wonderful powers. Autonomic is family-friendly, and features five Chicago-area performers: Liz Anderson, Taylor B. Hill, Stephen Kropa, Kat Kuhl and Pranks Paul.
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NeoScum is a future-fantasy comedy podcast featuring five Chicago improvisers antagonizing their way through the roleplaying classic, Shadowrun. It follows a group of misfits and outsiders: a chromehead decker, a teenage candy-junky klepto, a kid's show wizard with a petulant thirst for adventure, and the nastiest trucker this side of the robo-Mason-Dixon. Join the irascible NeoScum crew as they make their way across a strange but familiar America in 2077, doling out street justice to every ...
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Vitamin D&D

Vitamin D&D

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Greetings Adventurers! We are here to guide you on your Dungeons and Dragons journey. Whether you are a new and wanting to learn to play or seasoned we want to provide you with the info you need. We are a family friendly, all ages show take you through the basics and give you a firm understanding of the core mechanics of 5th Edition, all the way up to more in depth discussions of higher level topics. We hope you find our content helpful, engaging and fun! Whether you are a new player startin ...
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Like Dragon Like Son

Jay and Jack Oatway

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Father and son team, Jay and Jack Oatway, bring together two generations of Dungeons and Dragons experience. They discuss fun, offbeat ways to bring more to the table. From how to create characters that challenge expectations, to building a more well-rounded campaign: tune in for fresh perspectives for players and DMs, whether you are new to the game, or are a seasoned veteran.
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The Cast Die Podcast

Cast Die Productions

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The pizza has been ordered, your mom said everybody could sleepover, and you're about to play some D&D with your best buds. That's the feeling The Cast Die Podcast is trying to recapture! The only difference is now we're grown up, the playing is online, and your best buds are us, a bunch of actors, writers, improvisers, and a history teacher for good measure. We're using the Dungeons and Dragons 5E ruleset (with a fair smattering of house rules and modifications) to run a campaign that takes ...
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Season 4 Episode 14 Author Bill Fawcett and Never Again a novel. Today we talked with Bill Fawcett the author of the new novel Never Again. If you like modern war stories mixed with mechanized suites, this series is for you. Bill also wrote for Dragon Magazine in the 1970’s. Some of his first books were chosen path novels for TSR way back in the be…
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Season 4 E13 “Perfect Pat, his new comic con, publishing his memoirs, and The Toy Maker.” Today we talked with Perfect Pat Pebley about the new con Nerd Words the Con as well as his two new books. Pat is an avid attendee of conventions and has vowed to create a con for con goers. Pat is also an amazing storyteller, and his new books are amazing. Bo…
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Season 4 Episode 12 “The NOM ponder Good vs. Evil” Today we talk about the meaning of good and evil in D&D, movies, and other media. Why do people gravitate toward the “bad guys”? Why has media started to glorify evil characters? This and so much more on this week’s episode. Also, we introduce the “Buzzword of the week”. Check it out and play this …
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Season 4 Episode 11 “Miniature painting with Mitch Cahoon” Today we talk with one of the best mini painters we know. Mitch Cahoon is a miniature war gaming player and recent full time commission painter. Mitch talks about how to get started in mini painting and some of his professional tips. We subject him to the rapid-fire questions and Wes tries …
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Season 4 Episode 10 “Three Ravens Publishing’s William Joseph Roberts” Former Air Force Staff Sergeant and F15 mechanic William Joseph Roberts is award winning author, editor, and publisher with Three Ravens Publishing. Listen as he talks about how he got his start in writing, his inspirations, and supernatural alternative history stories. https://…
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Season 4 Episode 9 “How the hag was taught about gravity and other stories”. Today we tell the tale of how Brian from our gaming group taught some hags about gravity via werebear. We also discuss upcoming tv shows and movies and other ramblings. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | FacebookBy Nerdy Old Men Podcast
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Season 4 Episode 8 “D&D, Mini gaming, how to fix Wrestling, and a Goat” Today we ramble like we do about D&D and other mini games. Chad talks about his new found love of BoltAction. Wes talks about how HE could fix the WWE and there is an appearance of GoatBoy. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 4 Episode 7 “When your hobby changes. Also introducing kids to Star Wars” Today Chad talks about the tough decision to let go of his vintage toys. The ups and downs of changing our collection. Wes talks about his experience in introducing his kids to Star Wars. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 4 Episode 5 “Three dudes and a bunch of printers” Today we bring in Meatshied J to discuss all things 3d printing. We present a beginner’s guide and talk about our ups and downs. Follow J’s Etsy page of awesome prints: critprintsco.etsy.com Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 4 Episode 3 “Who is Doctor Who? with Dan Gottlieb” Today we talk with author/artist and friend of the show Dan Gottlieb a super fan of Doctor Who. Fully admitting that Chad & Wes don’t know anything about Doctor Who. Dan educates us on the history of this iconic series. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who#The_Doctor Find Dan’s work at :…
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Season 4 Episode 2 “We have been good little old nerds all year Santa” Today we ask Nerd Santa for things that we really want in our world. From new tv shows to movies to nerd cars. Come listen and let us know what you want Santa to bring you. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | FacebookBy Nerdy Old Men Podcast
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Season 4 Episode 1 Fable Hollow Coffee & Bookshoppe Today we talk with the owners, Alyssa and Casey, of Fable Hollow Coffee & Bookshoppe. This awesome new business is in Knoxville, TN in the heart of the Fountain City area. When you enter this beautiful shop, you can feel the warmth and are transported to a sanctuary tavern like feel. Lovers of all…
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Season 3 Episode 51 “We won an award and South Park”. For our season 3 finale we have a great show. We are so proud to announce that we are the recipient of the 2023 Cityview Magazine’s Best of the Best award for Local Podcasts. We also discuss the fall out of South Park making fun of Kathleen Kennedy https://cityviewmag.com/ Support the Show. The …
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Season 3 Episode 49 “The Downfall of the MCU???” Today we dive in and rant about what we feel is the downfall of the MCU. Are they alienating some of their fans with too much politics? Are they just producing quantity of quality? Help us decide. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | FacebookBy Nerdy Old Men Podcast
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Season 3 Episode 48 “The Nostalgia of the NES” Today we talk about our love and experiences with the Nintendo Entertainment System. We talk about living though the introduction of the amazing NES. How difficult the games were and the excitement of games at home. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 3 Episode 47 “Ahsoka review and banana pudding” SPOILER ALERT!!!! Today we give our review of Ahsoka season one. Does Wes hate it as usual? Does Chad approve of how they portrayed Thrawn? Why does Wes use a comparison of banana pudding??? Stay tuned to find out. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Today we talk to the co-writers/producers and brothers of the film “The Girl in the Mask”. Tim and Chris Kou take us on the journey that is their film. This is the origin story of Spoiler / Stephanie Brown from the Batman Universe. We discuss how their love of comics has led them to making films. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpfBJ6CLWfg Indiegog…
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Season 3 Episode 45 “Our Convention Wish List” Today we talk about what we like and don’t like about Cons. We rant and then actually come up with a wish list of what we would love in a great convention. What are your thoughts? What makes a good convention? From ticket pricing to floor lay out we hit a bunch of topics. Support the Show. The Nerdy Ol…
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Season 3 Episode 44 “Royal Rumble with 80’s cartoon villains” Today we discuss what would happen if our favorite cartoon villains from the 1980’s were in a royal rumble/battle royale for supremacy. Who goes over the top rope first? What deals are struck in the ring? Who comes out on top? Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 3 Episode 43 “Star Wars Legion Tournaments with Chad & J also D&D adventure destinations” Today Wes runs the show asking Meatshield J and Chad about playing Star Wars Legion tournaments. Wes and Chad also give some teasers about their one shot D&D game they were invited to and played recently. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Fa…
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With Jack heading off to university, this will be the last episode of Like Dragon Like Son for the foreseeable future. This podcast has provide an opportunity for us to grow as players and as GMs -- and share our growth with you. We hope you've enjoyed the journey. Before we go, we leave you with a few more thoughts on what the future of TTRPG look…
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Season 3 Episode 42 “Redneck Wes presents TV shows you should watch.” Today Wes talks with us about TV shows that he has found online with all his free time post “incident”. If you have seen any of these let us know on social media. We would love your opinions. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 3 Episode 41 “Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2023 Part 2” Part 2 of our 2 part coverage of this years Smoky Mountain Fan Fest is packed full. This episode we talk about a great charity, Darkseid reading stories, how to publish a book, why Buff is STILL the Stuff, Mark dressed as a cow chasing trains, and why Cortland won’t cosplay. Tune in to this …
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Season 3 Episode 40 “Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2023 Part 1” Part 1 of our 2 part coverage of this years Smoky Mountain Fan Fest is packed full. This con was our biggest celebrity interview con ever. From Lion-O to sports talk with Rocco, this is a great episode. Tune in to this episode for the following: Brett “Big Swag” Wagner: https://www.imdb.com/…
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Season 3 Episode 39 “Heroes For Causes real life superheroes” Today we talked with Joseph Michael and Donovan Petersen from the amazing organization Heroes For Causes. Their comics are based on real life children dealing with major health issues. They donate books and proceeds to charities that aid in the research and care of childhood disease. Lis…
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Season 3 Episode 38 “Rich Davis, Our Comic Cover, and name dropping from SDCC” Today we visit with our buddy Richard Davis and talk about what’s new from the horror creator. We discuss how “Prometheus in Chains” came to be and how your favorite podcasters ended up on the cover. Rich tells us about all the cool things he got to do as a guest at San …
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Season 3 Episode 36 "Board Game Days 2023." Today we talk with Rachel Garner about the upcoming Board Game Days Knoxville 2023. July 20-23, 2023, in the awesome Old City area of Knoxville, TN there will be loads of games and game developers. Rachel tells all about this event that started with trying to promote local game developers and has grown in…
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Season 3 Episode 35 “Fanboy Expo Knoxville 2023” This jam-packed supersized episode takes us down a road that shows “NO MERCY”, SNAFU FUBAR, some Ball Budz, sci fi stories, offensive comics and much much more. Our Fanboy Expo Knoxville 2023 coverage begins now!!!! PARENTAL GUIDANCE IS SUGGESTED FOR THIS EPISODE!!!! Guests: Jesse Kove: https://www.i…
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Season 3 Episode 34 “Kevin Porter Revisited The Internet’s Batman” Today we have the pleasure of speaking with actor and the internet’s Batman Kevin Porter. He has acted in many films and shorts to include Batman vs Vader, The X-Files, Dodgeball, and Daredevil to name a few. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1049174/ Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men P…
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Season 3 Episode 32 “Rambling on and Vintage vs Modern Collecting” Today we really had no idea what we would talk about, so we just hit record. The episode evolved into a discussion about collecting vintage vs modern vs everything. What say you? What do you collect? Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 3 Episode 31 Rocky Top Game Con Coverage 2023 In this week's episode we cover Rocky Top Game Con 2023. We talked with some great artists and authors. Chad play’s Star Wars Legion and Wes fends for himself (not really Mark and Cortland help) All this and much more. https://www.rockytopgamecon.com/ https://www.etsy.com/market/lazy_dog_studio h…
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Season 3 Episode 30 How Technology has changed Nerdydom. Today we reminisce about how as GenX we had an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood. We talk about what we think are the greatest technological advancements that help nerds today. Can you imagine not having the internet? Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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Season 3 Episode 29 “Free Comic Book Day 2023 at Nirvana Comics Knoxville” Today we present our coverage of Free Comic Book Day 2023. As you can hear from the background Nirvana Comics Knoxville was packed. Be sure to put Free Comic Book Day on your calendar for next year. https://www.nirvanacomicsknoxville.com/ Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men …
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Season 3 Episode 28 “RPG Alternatives to D&D with Mark from Tolgard Games” Today we talk with Mark the owner of Tolgard Games about several options for roll playing games other than D&D. We all love D&D but what if you wanted to adventure in modern times? Or an apocalyptic world as yourself? We have the answers today on the show. https://www.tolgar…
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Season 3 Episode 27 “Star Wars Celebration Experience with Cortland” Today our good friend Cortland Wagner comes by to tell us all about his experiences in London for this year’s Star Wars Celebration. We also start a contest for a really awesome prize. Take a listen to find out how to win. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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If you are like us, you've probably built more characters than you will ever play. But what if you had to play a character to build them? The idea is that as a 0 level character, you play in a short mini-campaign that showcases an influential time in your character's life that shaped who they would become. We discuss how this work with starting wit…
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Spoiler Alert: We are discussing our take-aways from the new D&D movie, Honor Among Thieves. We talk about rule of cool, druid abilities, and how those red wizards are probably part of some grand plan that's been in the works since the dawn of 5th edition. So grab your popcorn -- we're going to the movies! Welcome to Like Dragon Like Son, a podcast…
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Season 3 Episode 25 “New Nerd Movie talk around”. Today we talk about the newest of nerd movies and rumors we have heard about some in development. We talk about the most recent Mando episode as well and Chad gives a little review of this year’s WrestleMania. Support the Show. The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook…
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At long last, we return to the world of NeoScum and revisit its colorful cavalcade of characters. Friends, enemies, lovers, strangers... and maybe even the NeoScum themselves. // As the NeoScum Epilogue explores the entire extended NSU (NeoScum Universe™) — including one-off bits from several years ago, never-before-seen figures only ever alluded t…
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Using a clock or counter system can dramatically overhaul how encounters play out. They can introduce a puzzle-like complexity, and increase the number of ways to win besides just doing damage. And they can add a dynamism to the active evolving world of your campaign setting. If you need some help getting clocks working in your game, now's the time…
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Season 3 Episode 23 “80's Cartoon Sidekicks” Today we talk about the best decade in cartoons the 1980’s. In particular the beloved sidekicks of these awesome cartoons. Who really was the sidekick and who was the leader? Plus we have a bit of a SPOILER discussion at the end of the episode about The Mandalorian Season 3. Support the Show. The Nerdy O…
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