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Nerdcognito

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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more! Listen and Subscribe for real, irreverent, yet relevant discussions, creator interviews, nerdy news, product reviews, and more!

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01:01:35

Nerdcognito - Episode 184: Player Death in TTRPGs;...

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2023/08/01

Somewhere, a SparkleTroll is crying over the character that died four weeks ago at the table. Hear the gang's thoughts on PC death in #TTRPGs. The guys defend the #OSR philosophy on death and talk about how it needs to be handled. The news includes some laughs at some new stuff and a trip to Japan. After the news, the guys wax regarding if they had the power to revive a long-cancelled television show -- which show would each pick? ----more---- ----more---- The News: Baldur's Gate 3 Gets

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56:59

Nerdcognito - Episode 183: TTRPG Dungeon Creation...

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2023/07/25

Things return to normal for the gang as Kyle rebounds from his stint without power in time to talk about D&D and TTRPG Dungeon Crafting. As usual, the boys get sidetracked and throw in a little "DM Screen?" talk before the news. After this week's noteworthy morsels, the conversation turns to app-based board games and if they are a boon or bane to the scene. A fun week of nerdy talk! ----more---- ----more---- The News: "Mr. Boddy's Body, It's Gone!" Please don't make a VtM film Sometimes

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01:06:32

Nerdcognito - Episode 182: Diversity & Dragons Guest...

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2023/07/18

Mother Nature has sidelined Kyle, so our friend and YouTube sensation Diversity & Dragons sits in as co-host! Appropriately, the gang discusses the big news of Ryan being named the third host of Inappropriate Characters; he gets DD's blessing and words of wisdom. The news brings an impromptu discussion of the solo gaming trend. Lastly, the gang wraps up by talking about their own flavor profiles in board gaming. ----more---- ----more---- The News: New Solo Horror TTRPG Racist Coyote &

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58:44

Nerdcognito - Episode 181: Baldur’s Gate 3 Bearing...

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2023/07/11

He's a druid, not a bar-bear-ian! We do more than the bare minimum as we paws to reflect on the news that barely influenced us to buy a game! At least it doesn't last fur-ever, because we have some news to peruse. After the news designer Richard Davis swings by to talk about Explorer's Guild's new Kickstarter, The Kobold Cookbook! Can you bear the excitement?!? (sorry) ----more---- The Kobold Cookbook Kickstarter:

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01:01:59

Nerdcognito - Episode 180: OSR Drama Begone! & Our...

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2023/07/04

We need a break from the bad juju that was and a return to normalcy! We do talk about the how last week put is into "reset" mode before loading up with laughs and the news. After the news, the guys each tell the tale about how they were introduced to the hobby, and what they love about it! This week is 100% drama free -- let the others continue the spin, we're back to the gal that brought us to the dance: our love of all things nerdy! ----more---- The News: The Flash: A flash in the pan Henry

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01:18:31

Nerdcognito - Episode 179: The RPGPundit Talks About...

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2023/06/26

This week, we welcome The RPGPundit to the show -- for the full hour, plus some! Pundit discusses the OSR, from it's history and philosophy to its current representation and how growth and an influx of personalities has affected its identity. Also, the anti-OSR movement, the BrOSR are examined, including where, when, and why this counterculture came to be. Political trappings of a philosophical "leader" of the anti-OSR group are also scrutinized. Pundit explains the danger embracing this

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36:36

NanoNerdcognito: Overtime w/ Randy from BG and Video...

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2023/06/24

Randy from Biggus Geekus dropped in and the conversation went long -- so we HAD to release a Nano episode to fit it all in! The chatter continues as RD, Kyle, Bert, and Randy talk about some video game themed cash grabs, er, cookbooks... that Bert stumbled upon! What cuisines do YOU think the boys are partial to? ----more---- Wretched Époque 2nd Edition is out! Support the Red Room! ----more---- ----more---- Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: The Red Room: https://moordereht.com/ Register for

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01:09:37

Nerdcognito - Episode 178: Randy from Biggus Geekus...

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2023/06/20

Friend of the show Randy from Biggus Geekus sits in for the whole show, and the guys just shoot the breeze. Everything from the current schism in our end of the hobby to milkshakes occupy the discussion. Plus, evil, nasty talk, about the existence of "differences of opinion" and filthy 13th Age "story gamers" like Randy are among the banter. We still like Randy, and he still likes us. Go figure. The show went long, so stay tuned for a follow-up Nano to be released this

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01:03:07

Nerdcognito - Episode 177: ZERO Apologies; TWO...

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2023/06/13

Another week of nerdy chatter begins with RD apologizing for rattling cages... not! The guys clarify and reinforce their thoughts on the users and abusers "in the OSR" before digging into a review of the Dead by Daylight board game. The news featuring Critical Role Zelda (!?!) is cut short as the boys would rather talk about obscure horror flicks and then run through Red Oaks Gaming's Spirals RPG offering, "Creepy Creature Double Feature." ----more---- Buy CCDF:

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01:00:01

Nerdcognito - Episode 176: Welcoming our New Co-Host...

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2023/06/06

Ryan and Bert kick off the show with a heartfelt welcome to Kyle (you know him as @DyingBreedTT), our new co-host on Nerdcognito! The trio then play the "let's make a new character" game, with a twist. Then the guys dive deep into the tumultuous state of the OSR, specifically talking about infighting and angst from a growing segment of creators and influencers that are prostituting the hobby for clicks and cash. Lastly, the news wraps the show and our review is bumped to next week. Hint:

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59:34

Nerdcognito - Episode 175: Where Do You Like Your...

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2023/05/30

The dudes open by discussing where they like it stacked -- in the front or 'round the back? Dirty mind! We're talking about TTRPG Character "wow" skills. After some interesting and tasty news, the guys split the final segment. First is their take on Rotten Tomatoes "John Carpenter" film rankings. Last up is their look at the military in nerdy pop culture. Can you guess which squad with which Bert and RD would join up? ----more---- The News: The "secret" to a great sandwich DQ retires a

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31:46

NanoNercognito: Slicing the Top 10 Off of a ”Top 100”...

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2023/05/28

This week on Nerdcognito, the guys ran short on time and bumped this segment to a Nano release all of its own! Bert unearthed a "Top 100 of all time" Horror Film list... and you know what happens from there. The guys run through the top ten of this list. See if the list was close or criminal -- and listen to RD wax about his favorite genre of film. ----more---- Buy a SparkleTroll Shirt: https://tinyurl.com/NerdcognitoShirt ----more---- ----more---- Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Shop Amazon

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01:00:22

Nerdcognito - Episode 174: News Blender - WotC...

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2023/05/23

With a bunch of silly things going on in pop media, the guys fall back to just talking about the happenings of the week in the nerd-o-sphere. A nerdy news-filled potpourri episode that includes Wizards of the Coast new "D&D" network, a video game teaching the DoD's AI how to run a character, Gloomhaven slides, Monte Cook (twice!) and a plethora of new Kickstarters in the TTRPG and board game world! ----more---- Bonus! The guys ran overtime and announced a Nano episode with that overage to be

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59:54

Nerdcognito - Episode 173: Leylines Screws The...

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2023/05/16

What would the #TTRPG scene be like if someone forgot to virtue signal for just a week? Thankfully, Leylines (who?) tried, got called on it, and failed miserably this week. Instead of accepting it, they doubled down and went to a place no biz ever should. Of course, after that, the news seems like a good transition for the guys who end the show talking about the good time they had bringing the Fallout RPG to the table! ----more---- The News: Break!! is a go! Video Game Hall of Fame Wilderfeast

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01:03:40

Nerdcognito - Episode 172: More (yay) WotC...

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2023/05/09

Wizards of the Coast has even more new D&D Announcements, oh joy! These unearth a sore spot for RD, and he unloads on what he calls "FauxSR" OSR "influencers." To calm him down, the topic shifts to what's on the gaming table this week and eventually transitions into the news. After headlines and a frozen-treat list, the guys welcome indie comic author Jason Sandberg to the show. The gang discusses Jason's already successful crowdfunder for JUPITER, his present-day sci-fi "not a superhero"

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59:43

Nerdcognito - Episode 171: WotC Sends In The...

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2023/05/02

Just when you thought Wizards of the Coast couldn't do anything more self-destructive... they call in the Pinkertons (yes, THOSE Pinkerton thugs) on a MtG fan that was accidently shipped an unreleased product. Is Hasbro trying to de-value and dump WotC? The news starts with the biggest board game in the last ten years and ends with... Hello Kitty?!? Lastly, the guys run down and review standalone TTRPG / City Builder / Co-op Storytelling game "The Quiet Year." ----more---- Buy "The Quiet Year":

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01:02:47

Nerdcognito - Episode 170: Losing a DM - How a Group...

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2023/04/25

Ryan and Bert start the show with some Auras dev banter before digging in to the question of "What does your group do when your DM goes on hiatus?" That convo gets clipped when the news rolls -- along with our eyes! After the news, RD has a proposal for a "new-to-him" TTRPG/City Builder hybrid to get to the table with the Nerdcognito group! A solid week of nerd speak! ----more---- Buy "The Quiet Year": https://tinyurl.com/NerdcognitoQuietYear ----more---- The News: The critics (pshaw!) have a

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59:22

Nerdcognito - Episode 169: OSR DriveThru Confliction;...

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2023/04/18

There was a great schism among the talking heads of the OSR -- regarding OBS / DriveThruRPG this week. Ryan is very conflicted and tries to put everything in perspective so that we can all get back to playing games! The news spans genres, as always, and finishes with a powerbomb announcement. After the news, the guys run down and review the new solo board game hotness, Final Girl. ----more---- Last week! Help us out with our annual t-shirt fundraiser! SparkleTroll Shirts Supporting

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52:36

Nerdcognito - Episode 168: WotC D&D Showcase Falls...

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2023/04/05

Ah Wizards of the Coast, you never fail to provide entertainment. With the recent DnDdirect event hyped to the moon, WotC barely gets off the ground with their "amazing reveals." Ryan drools at the end of the news. Hint: pleather. After the cleanup, Tony Garcia swings by to talk his now-crowdfunded Dystopian Dawn Sci-Fi Fantasy RPG. ----more---- #SparkleTroll Shirts Supporting Nerdcognito https://www.bonfire.com/sparkletroll-shirts-supporting-nerdcognito/ We don't shill products, accept money

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01:03:45

Nerdcognito - Episode 167: TTRPG Character...

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2023/03/28

The boys throw the format out the window this week! RD and Bert begin by talking about the different methods and philosophies in the world of TTRPG character advancement. Then the news gets disjointed, and the guys turn entire shorts into mini-segments! Finally, the show gets back on track with a review of The Braunhaven Campaign Setting for Old School Essentials. ----more---- The News: Little Caesars, what have you done?!? Stop doing THAT-- Ghibli Japanese Strangeness Picard is GOOD. Shaw is

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