Best Nerdy Old Men Podcasts (2024)

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Season 4 Episode 30 Historical films and Wes making corrections 36:36

1h ago36:36

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Season 4 Episode 30 “Historical films and Wes making corrections”. Today Chad is very excited for Gladiator 2. Wes pulls out his History Degree and shows off his knowledge. All this and more on NOM podcast. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https://www…

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Episode 357: The House of Horror 49:18

2h ago49:18

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And with this, Joshua finally concludes his trilogy of ape-themed episodes of The Shadow with “The House of Horror”! The story features a kidnapped gorilla, a fortune teller, and a series of wealthy young socialites who vanish in a taxidermist’s shop! And a plot happens! What will young women be willing to do to find […]…

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Episode 356: Little Old Lady 51:33

8d ago51:33

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Our thanks to our Patreon supporter, Lance, who suggested this week’s episode, “Little Old Lady” from Lights Out! Thanks, Lance! The story features a young college student and her friend paying an unannounced visit to her elderly aunt. But once there, the two find themselves menaced by a large cat and their aunt is behaving […]…

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Season 4 Episode 29 Chad’s BattleBots trip and ghost stories 46:18

13d ago46:18

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Season 4 Episode 29 “Chad’s BattleBots trip and ghost stories” Today Chad tells all about his trip to the BattleBots Arena in Las Vegas. We also share listener ghost stories. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https://www.youtube.com/@nerdyoldmenpodcast…

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Episode 355: The Fall of the House of Usher 1:09:13

13d ago1:09:13

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Happy Halloween! We’re celebrating the spooky season with CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story, “The Fall of the House of Usher”! Kevin McCarthy stars in this story of Roderick Usher, a man consumed by nameless fears even as his sister falls in and out of catatonic states indistinguishable from death. […]…

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Episode 354: The Book of Hell 59:39

14d ago59:39

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Our Patreon supporter Zachary sent us to the Listener Library to check out “The Book of Hell” from Nightfall! Thanks, Zachary! The episode features a publishing house struggling to survive which is presented with a strange manuscript from an author who apparently died two years ago. Allegedly, the text is an actual message from hell! […]…

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Episode 353: The Dark Mirror 59:58

22d ago59:58

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This week we’ll be reflecting upon the Screen Director’s Playhouse adaptation of the film, “The Dark Mirror”! Olivia_de_Havilland recreates her dual role as a set of identical twins who come under suspicion for murder. But it’s unclear which was at the scene of the crime, and which had an alibi— and the twins refuse to […]…

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Season 4 Episode 28 Eldritch Blasted out of a window 51:25

27d ago51:25

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Season 4 Episode 28 Eldritch Blasted out of a window. Today we tell the story of how Wes’s character “helped” Chad’s character defeat an enemy in the last D&D season. And some other ramblings. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community orient…

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Episode 352: The Earth Men 57:04

1M ago57:04

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For this week’s trip to the Listener Library, one of our Patreon supporters sent us to Mars! Thanks, Mark! We’re listening to Escape’s adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s “The Earth Men”! A band of brave astronauts have arrived on Mars and, while they wait to report back to Earth, they encounter the planet’s inhabitants. But the […]…

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Season 4 Episode 27 The Rambling Nerds are back!!!! 55:08

2M ago55:08

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Season 4 Episode 27 The Rambling Nerds are back!!!! We are back after a couple weeks of “lifing”. Today we learn about Wes answering the Call of Cthulha. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spo…

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Episode 351: The Night Marauders 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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It’s time for another thrilling adventure of The Shadow! This time we’re listening to “The Night Marauders,” in which a series of home invasions attracts Lamont Cranston’s attention when the perpetrators break into Margo’s home! Even as their crimes grow more brutal, the police remain unable to solve the crimes! Will Commissioner Weston accept Lamo…

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Episode 350B: Questions and Answers 31:40

2M ago31:40

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Our 350th episode celebration continues with a live Q&A at the Bryant-Lake Bowl! Special guest Shanan Custer interviews your Mysterious Old Hosts to find out the true origin of the MORLS and to learn their secret opinions on a wide range of topics! We collected questions from Patreon and the audience and here are the […]…

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Episode 350: The Most Dangerous Game 1:04:02

2M ago1:04:02

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It’s our 350th episode and we’re celebrating with live recording of our podcast at the Bryant-Lake Bowl! Our audience joined us for the Suspense adaptation of “The Most Dangerous Game” based on the short story by Richard Connell! The production features Orson Welles as General Zaroff, an eccentric big game hunter who lives a reclusive […]…

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Season 4 Episode 26 Wes's Dragon Con ‘24 Review 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

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Season 4 Episode 26 “Wes's Dragon Con ‘24 Review” In this week's episode we get to hear about Redneck Wes’s trip to Dragon Con ’24. It’s his first trip back in around 10 years. What was good? What was bad? A trailer incident??? Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspi…

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The Best and Worst of 2023 Awards 1:08:33

2M ago1:08:33

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It’s that time again! Join us as we celebrate the glorious triumphs and the embarrassing whoopsies of 2023! We’re revisiting all the episodes we listened to last year. Then, based on listener polls, the keen insights of esteemed special guests, and our own incoherent ramblings, one episode shall travel a Long Distance to The Black […]…

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Season 4 Episode 25 Brickhouse Collectables and Brickonomicon preview 44:44

2M ago44:44

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Season 4 Episode 25 “Brickhouse Collectables and Brickonomicon preview”. Today we are so excited to return to our buddy Pat’s awesome store Brickhouse Collectables in West Knox County Tennessee. We talk about store, what’s hot in LEGO, card games and sports cards. Pat tells all about the first ever Brickonomicon that his store and Tall Man Toys are…

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Episode 349: David Dexter 52:53

3M ago52:53

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This week, we take a gamble on a new-to-us series, Diary of Fate! “David Dexter” is the story of a grifter trying to con a recently remarried widow. But Fate has other plans for the man who calls himself David Dexter! When past crimes come back to haunt him, there are no guarantees for who […]By Ghoulish Delights

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Episode 348: The Gorilla Man 58:59

3M ago58:59

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Joshua’s old college friend John suggested we listen to “The Gorilla Man” from The Shadow. So we did! Thanks, John! The story features a man who takes care of a large gorilla at the zoo. He finds himself growing to resemble the beast in his care, and the more he does, the further he retreats […]By Ghoulish Delights

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Season 4 Episode 24 Cancellations and Rejoicing! 35:33

3M ago35:33

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Season 4 Episode 24 “Cancellations and Rejoicing!” Today we talk about Canceled Star Wars show, new shows coming back and Wes’s upcoming trip to Dragon Con. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Tiny Bar Chats Chats with influential, inspiring, prolific and community oriented folks. Listen on: Apple Podcasts …

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Episode 347: The Lifeboat Mutiny 59:01

3M ago59:01

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This week we’re listening to an episode of X Minus One recommended to us by our Patreon supporter, Evan. Thanks, Evan! “The Lifeboat Mutiny” is an adaptation of the Robert Sheckley story of the same name. The plot features a crew of space travelers who get a bargain on a used lifeboat. But when the […]…

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Episode 346: The Tomb 47:40

3M ago47:40

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We’re checking out a new-to-us series this week, The Eleventh Hour for an episode entitled “The Tomb!” Robbers take a hostage to help them break into a jewelry shop’s safe, but lives are on the line when the plan takes a turn for the worse! Will their hostage survive? Will the heist ultimately succeed? Is […]…

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Season 4 Episode 23 RJH Doom and other rants 46:33

3M ago46:33

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Season 4 Episode 23 “RJH Doom and other rants” Today we talk about the pros and cons of Marvel casting Robert Downey Jr as Doom. Is it lazy casting? Is there a deeper story to be told? Why didn’t the MCU listen to Wes about the casting of this epic supervillain? Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Tiny Bar …

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Episode 345: The Mad Scientist Caper 53:57

4M ago53:57

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This week we pay our first visit to The Adventures of Sam Spade for an episode entitled “The Mad Scientist Caper”! The story features Dashiell Hammett’s famous detective working for an inventor who believes that that the secrets of one of his creations have been stolen. But the inventor himself may be a bit unhinged! […]…

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Season 4 Episode 22 Live Streaming and Rambling 37:16

3M ago37:16

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Season 4 Episode 22 “Live Streaming and Rambling” Today we dive into the world of live streaming our podcasts. So you will find our episodes on our YouTube channel as well as all of the places you normally find our audio. We also ramble on about our projects and several other topics. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast…

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Episode 344: August Heat 59:48

4M ago59:48

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As we head into August, we’re listening to the Suspense adaptation of W.F. Harvey’s story, “August Heat”! Ronald Colman stars as an illustrator who inexplicably starts drawing a man on trial. It’s a man the artist has never seen before. Caught up in a strange sense of foreboding, the artist wanders out into the oppressive […]…

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Season 4 Episode 21 Up The Hill Studios 52:24

4M ago52:24

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Season 4 Episode 21 “Up The Hill Studios” Today we talk with our buddies Esteban and Grace Pilo-Pais the owner operators behind the new table top terrain business Up The Hill Studios. You may remember Grace as our Anime expert. She and her husband Esteban are avid gamers and have taking a need for new and exciting set pieces, and his degree in arch…

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Episode 343: The Edge of the Shadow 54:52

4M ago54:52

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Special guest Shanan Custer joined us at the Bryant-Lake Bowl for this live recording of the MORLS as we listened to “The Edge of the Shadow” from Dark Fantasy! The story features a farmer investigating a strange cut on his cow’s leg, which of course leads to a romantic betrayal, strange omens of the future, […]…

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Episode 342: The Search for Life 47:53

4M ago47:53

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This week we’re paying a visit to the Hermit’s Cave to listen to “The Search for Life”! A scientific breakthrough has enabled a doctor to extend human life, but he may also be able to raise the dead! His colleague hopes to step away from the work, as a way to show his devotion to […]By Ghoulish Delights

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Patreon Live Performance Preview: The MORLS at Crooners! 1:09:54

5M ago1:09:54

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Your hosts are taking the weekend off to celebrate July 4th, but we do have a treat for you! We’ve been performing live radio shows on stage at Crooners Supper Club for a while now, and here’s two examples of our work, starring Shanan Custer, Joshua English Scrimshaw, Tim Uren, and Eric Webster ! First, […]…

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Episode 341: The Burning Court 58:23

5M ago58:23

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Suspense began its run with an adaptation of John Dickson Carr’s novel, “The Burning Court” and this week, we’re tuning in to give it a listen! A man discovers an image of a notorious 17th century poisoner who looks like exactly like his wife. And as fate would have it, his friend’s uncle has just […]…

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Season 4 Episode 20 Hey Kids get off My Lawn!!!! And other rants 33:31

5M ago33:31

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Season 4 Episode 20 “Hey Kids get off My Lawn!!!! And other rants.” Join us today as we woke up on the wrong side of our beds and rant. We hope we don’t lose any listeners today….. Lets RAMBLE!!!! Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https://www.youtube.c…

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Season 4 Episode 19 Gungnir A Viking Tale the film 44:08

5M ago44:08

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Season 4 Episode 19 “Gungnir A Viking Tale the film” Today we talk with the creator of the new independent film Gungnir A Viking Tale. Patrick Reidy has spun a tale of a great adventure set amongst a Viking war band. This amazing film maker takes us on a journey for an ancient relic of the Viking faith. Come learn how this film was made. Watch the …

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Episode 340: The Lost Special 53:35

5M ago53:35

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All aboard for this adaptation of an Arthur Conan Doyle mystery that does not feature Sherlock Holmes! “The Lost Special” from Escape depicts the mysterious disappearance of a train that has Scotland Yard utterly baffled. But once they eliminate what is impossible, they begin to see how the crime could have been committed! What happened […]…

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Episode 339: The Old Nurse’s Story 57:40

5M ago57:40

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This week, we’re taking our place once again in the Weird Circle! This episode, “The Old Nurse’s Story” features an adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s short story of the same name. In this tale, a daughter’s ill-conceived marriage drives a wedge between her and her father, leading to a bitter grudge and a promise of revenge. […]…

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Season 4 Episode 18 NerdWords The Con 2024 1:21:02

5M ago1:21:02

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“Season 4 Episode 18 NerdWords The Con 2024” Today we report from the inaugural NerdWords the Con. Perfect Pat, fan favorite guest of our show, put on an amazing show with his sights set on bigger and better for next year. We talk to a ghost tour guide, a Jeopardy champion, pro improver, authors and much much more. Send us a text Grab our swag and …

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Episode 338: A Thing of Beauty 1:04:08

6M ago1:04:08

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Special guest Laura Zabel joins us for this week’s episode recorded in front of a live audience at the Bryant-Lake Bowl! We’re listening to “A Thing of Beauty” from Suspense! Angela Lansbury stars as a reclusive woman recounting the days of her youth to two clergymen. She tells them of her time as a renowned […]…

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Season 4 Episode 17 Rocky Top Game Con 2024 2:02:41

6M ago2:02:41

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Season 4 Episode 17 “Rocky Top Game Con 2024” Here we go again at the best gaming con in the area. Get ready to meet a great author, game designer, historian, expert painter, Wes’s spawn and many more guests. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https://w…

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Episode 337: The Final Reckoning 52:56

6M ago52:56

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Boris Karloff stars in this week’s episode, “The Final Reckoning” from Creeps by Night! After a convict has his life sentence commuted, his long-planned path of revenge can begin. Soon the man who put him in prison finds a dead rat on his doorstep and is looking for someplace to hide! Will this quest for […]…

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Episode 336: Shadow of Huntley House 48:16

6M ago48:16

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We’ve been compelled to revisit Obsession! This time for a story entitled “Shadow of Huntley House” (also known as “On the Wild Seas”), a story about a woman reuniting with her estranged twin sister, who was recently widowed. But rather than familial support, the reunion is thick with jealousy and plotting that might result in […]…

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Season 4 Episode 16 Ramble and what are we watching now?!? 40:22

6M ago40:22

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Season 4 Episode 16 "Ramble and what are we watching now?!?" Today we do some of our famous rambling. We also talk about what shows we are into now. Throw some shade at bad Star Wars stuff and discuss our upcoming appearance at Rocky Top Game Con. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Ner…

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Episode 335: Wild Jack Rhett 58:26

6M ago58:26

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This week we’re listening to “Wild Jack Rhett,” an episode of Escape set in a small frontier town in the Old West! When the town’s previous sheriff dies, the citizens need to decide what kind of man they want to hire to replace him. But electing to a hire a steely-eyed killer like Wild Jack […]By Ghoulish Delights

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Episode 334: The Pathetic Fallacy 53:59

7M ago53:59

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This sci-fi themed episode of Quiet Please was recommended to us by our Patreon supporter Lance. Thanks, Lance! Appropriate to the story’s title, “The Pathetic Fallacy” is the story of a scientist who has created a machine capable of computing fantastically complex mathematical problems, but the device seems to willfully be making errors. Soon the …

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Season 4 Episode 15 Super Nerdy Weekend 2024 44:41

7M ago44:41

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Season 4 Episode 15 “Super Nerdy Weekend 2024”. Today we talk about how awesome this weekend, 05/04/24. Star Wars Day! Free Comic Book Day! WrestleMania Backlash! Could it get any better? Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https://www.youtube.com/@nerdy…

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Episode 333: The Clock Strikes Eight 55:56

7M ago55:56

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Our Patreon supporter Simon recommended we make another Appointment with Fear for an episode entitled, “The Clock Strikes Eight”! Thanks, Simon! John Dickson Carr’s corpulent detective, Gideon Fell, is summoned to meet a woman about to be executed for murder. But this woman has lost all her memories, starting with the victim’s death! Can Fell […]…

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Season 4 Episode 14 Author Bill Fawcett and Never Again a novel 40:11

7M ago40:11

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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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Episode 332: Death from the Deep 56:23

7M ago56:23

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The seas aren’t safe while a madman commands the crew of a submarine, sinking whatever ships it finds! But Lamont Cranston is on the case as The Shadow in this episode entitled “Death from the Deep!” But before he can stop this submarine, the Shadow will need to find it! What motivates the killer to […]…

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Season 4 E13 Perfect Pat, his new comic con, publishing his memoirs, and The Toy Maker 44:15

7M ago44:15

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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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Episode 331: The Wailing Wall 1:05:30

7M ago1:05:30

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This episode was recorded live at the Bryant-Lake Bowl in Minneapolis with special guest, Shanan Custer! We’re listening to “The Wailing Wall” from Inner Sanctum Mystery, starring Boris Karloff! The story features a murderous husband who can’t seem to escape his crimes! What is the source of the keening sound that haunts him? Is he […]…

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Episode 330: The Red Light Bandit 59:36

8M ago59:36

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A violent series of robberies have Joe Friday and the entire L.A. police force on high alert in this episode of Dragnet, “The Red Light Bandit”! According to his victims, the assailant approached them pretending to be a policeman. Even as a city-wide manhunt fails to stop him, his crimes grow more brutal by the […]…

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Season 4 Episode 12 The NOM ponder Good vs. Evil 43:00

8M ago43:00

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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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