Episodes
Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
Ep 141 - Kenneth Hite at The Adventure Game Store and Dragon's Lair
Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
We interrupt our regular broadcast to bring you an incredibly special episode! Thanks to our friendly neighborhood gaming store, The Adventure Game Store we recently had the chance to sit down with award-winning game designer and author Kenneth Hite! Mr. Hite was kind enough to give us a few minutes of his time before an appearance at the store, and the results are amazing. If you're interested in pulp fiction, the C'thulhu mythos, or role playing games at all, you should not miss this!
Tuesday Feb 03, 2015
Ep 140 - Catulus Pax Institutum
Tuesday Feb 03, 2015
Tuesday Feb 03, 2015
In this week's episode, Kittens, Peace, and Funding, Tom shares the details of his recent trip to Pax South, including some video game projects he hopes the gang will be interested in helping to fund. The whole thing soon turns into a conversation about the unique challenges involved in video game Kickstarters. And cats keeps coming up. Lotsa cats...
Tuesday Jan 27, 2015
Ep 139 - Overworld Games
Tuesday Jan 27, 2015
Tuesday Jan 27, 2015
We're joined this week by Clayton and Brian from Overworld Games to discuss their latest Kickstarter campaign, what it takes to break into game publishing, and why they're not trying to rocket to success.
Monday Dec 15, 2014
Ep 133 - The Doctor is Finn
Monday Dec 15, 2014
Monday Dec 15, 2014
This week, The Nerdstravaganza Podcast is proud to bring you an interview with Dr. Steve Finn! Dr. Finn is the creator of the popular game Biblios, and has had numerous games successfully funded on Kickstarter. Join us as we get to know all about the doctor, his latest projects, and his gaming philosophies.
Monday Dec 08, 2014
Ep 132 - A New New Hope?
Monday Dec 08, 2014
Monday Dec 08, 2014
Chris, Kam, and Brian discuss the hottest nerd news of the day - the Episode VII teaser! Is it everything a lifelong fan could hope for, or has it left a little something to be desired? Listen in and find out what the Ganza Gang think!
Monday Jul 07, 2014
Ep110 - The Improbability of Objects
Monday Jul 07, 2014
Monday Jul 07, 2014
This week, the Nerds are joined by Dave Howell, artistic engineer and successful Kickstarer project creator. Dave shares his experiences at Wizards of the Coast, fills us in on the ups and downs of Kickstarting in the modern age, and gives us some breaking news on his upcoming projects!
Geekly Weekly Round Up -
One Way Heroics
X-Wing Wave 4
The Room
The Room Two
Hollow World
iFixit
Show Notes -
Dave Howell
Improbable Objects
Improbable Objects on Etsy
Primal Order
Kobold Guide to Board Game Design
The Golden Guidelines for Good Game Design
Deep Six
Penny Gems
Penny Gems II
Ultimate Gamer's Storage Bag
Magical Penny Gems
Geek Chic
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Monday Apr 14, 2014
Ep99 - TableTop-A-Gogo
Monday Apr 14, 2014
Monday Apr 14, 2014
Wil Wheaton's campaign on Indiegogo to fund season three of his TableTop show, dedicated to promoting board game and card game to every one, prompts a discussion amongst the NerdCast crew. Is this the intended use of crowdfunding? Should such a popular show be able to stand on its own two legs? What else could be done with all the money folks are pouring into their hobbies?
Geekly Weekly Round Up -
The Great Dalmuti
Rampage
MakerBot Replicator Mini
Captain America: The Winter Soldier Trailer
International TableTop Day
Krosmaster Arena
Show Notes -
Kickstarter
Indiegogo
TableTop
Fund Season 3 on Indiegogo
Mobcaster
Wil Wheaton on Being Called a Nerd
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Monday Mar 31, 2014
Ep97 - VR Troopers
Monday Mar 31, 2014
Monday Mar 31, 2014
Erik joins Tom and Brian once again as they are inspired to discuss the future of virtual reality by Sony's recent announcement. However, Erik has breaking news that will cause quite a stir in the conversation!
Geekly Weekly Round Up -
MegaCon 2014
Muppets Most Wanted
OKCupid
Plenty of Fish
Tinder
Titanfall
Infamous Second Son
Show Notes -
Sony's Project Morpheus
Facebook Acquires Oculus Rift
Does Facebook "Get the Big Picture"?
Kickstarter Supporters Denounce Buyout
What is Pony Play?
The Tor Project
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Monday Feb 10, 2014
Ep90 - Geekus Communitas
Monday Feb 10, 2014
Monday Feb 10, 2014
This week, Tom and Brian are once again joined by April, our resident civic awareness nerd, to discuss social responsibility and how it fits the nerd lifestyle. Naturally, the question "Why aren't nerds ruling the world?" arises.
Geekly Weekly Round Up -
The Stranahan House
The Adventure Game Store
Station Master
Skull & Roses
The Star Wars #5
Dragon's Crown
Show Notes -
Volunteer Match
power2give
Find your Representative
Do Something
ExeWing Fundraisers
FoodMachine
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Monday Aug 26, 2013
Ep67 - Talking Initiative
Monday Aug 26, 2013
Monday Aug 26, 2013
Continuing to expand our social circle, we sit down with Raine from fellow gaming site Initiative : Tabletop as he tells us about his recent trip to everyone's favorite gaming convention Gen Con. Raine talks all about how cool it is to be a gaming journalist, what games he's looking forward to, and even spends a few minutes bragging about his loot haul!
Geekly Weekly Round Up -
Tate's Singles Mingle
Attack on Titan
Disney Infinity
X-Wing Miniatures - Assemble the Fleet!
Show Notes -
Initiative : Tabletop
Initiative : Tabletop on YouTube
I:T's Gen Con Haul!
Gamerfront
Rather Dashing Games
Battlestar Galactica Board Game
Catan
Smash Up
The Game Crafter
Wrath of Kings Kickstarter
Fiasco
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