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56:06

Nerdcognito - Episode 134: Main Character Syndrome in...

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2022/07/07

The boys clear a board game from the shelf of shame... It's Brass Birmingham! One of the top three games according to "the Geek" gets the Nerdcognito review and rundown. While you are listening to the guys talk about this gem of an economic simulator, charge up that controller because we have an all video game news week. Lastly, Ryan and Bert tackle the concept of "Main Character Syndrome" in TTRPGs, how to deal with it both in and out of game, and preserve your D&D group. ----more---- The

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56:43

Nerdcognito - Episode 132: Way Too Much News!

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2022/06/23

We are back from vacation and..... buried in two weeks worth of news! Hear us dig out as we get caught up on all that went down in the Nerddom while Ryan was arguing with his folks and Bert was kicking back! ----more---- The News: Upcoming Board Game Skyrise Looks Beeeeee-ewe-tee-fulllllll! Introversion is building spaceships Free Photoshop, thanks Adobe Beavis and Butthead Do the Universe DIY (non)Vinyl Records Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy VI Inspire a New JRPG Mila Kunis (Hot!) Creates

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01:07:06

Nerdcognito - Episode 131: Is the Force with Star...

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2022/06/09

A long time ago in a galaxy... yep. Now a handful of episodes in, the guys give their thoughts on Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi. With good and bad (and a lot of hand-wringing on the internet) will the boys keep watching? The news this week spans TTRPGs, anime, board games, and a dash of Cornholio. Afterwards, the attack and hatred of the OSR gets exposed and lit up with the Reverend Ryan David manning the spotlight. Amen, brothers and sisters. ----more---- The News: Meanwhile, In The Subway takes

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52:30

Nerdcognito - Episode 130: A Nerdtastic Memorial Day...

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2022/06/02

Ryan David and Bert salute our fallen military heroes, followed by chatter about the best military representations across nerd culture. The news dives into the shallow end of crypto before ending with everyone's favorite "frozen dairy dessert." On the flip side, the boys have a little personal story time, discussing the origins of some of the nerdier aspects of the other's personalities. Ryan talks about his love of board games dating back to just-post-toddler days; Bert recalls his initial look

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01:01:08

Nerdcognito - Episode 128: New Players to the Table...

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2022/05/19

Bringing new folks to the gaming table is always a daunting task. The Nerdcognito group is growing and we need to put the new players through their paces. What's a good "trial" board game for some new peeps? It sounds like Cthulhu might be rising at board game night! After a title has been decided, the guys do their best sifting through with a less-than-banner nerdy news week. Wrapping things up, the guys look at non-fantasy TTRPGs to propose to the group. What made the list for

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55:15

Nerdcognito - Episode 127: 90s Sci-Fi Film Fest! ...

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2022/05/11

This week, the guys invite you to experience a blast from the past; Ry and Bert give you some "must watch" (and some must NOT watch) sci-fi films from the radical 1990s! The news, as always, does not disappoint as there are updates and events that went down in the geeky world this week. Finally, the boys have discourse about the latest thing that the woke SparkleTrolls want to remove from your TTRPG: combat. That's right -- no more battles for you! The News: Everyday Heroes (aka d20 Modern II)

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01:17:21

Nerdcognito - Episode 126: Alien Fate of the Nostromo...

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2022/05/05

The new co-op board game, Alien: Fate of the Nostromo hit the Nerdcognito table. What do the boys think of this brush with the Xenomorph? Get the complete rundown and review of this cost-friendly addition to your game shelf. The guys get distracted (squirrel!) during the news and slide into a chinwag about the Star Trek Butthurt Brigade (i.e. the folks that hate any new anything in Trek), movies, and drive in theaters?!? After the news, RD and Bert talk about modules and how they can both help

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57:03

Nerdcognito - Episode 125: Woke WotC Slaughtering...

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2022/04/28

The Woke Wizards of the Coast are re-imagining Dragonlance and Spelljammer. Things don't look good and RD has already jumped off the bandwagon. This spins into a conversation regarding the need for TRUE "diversity" in the creation of TTRPG content; meaning that different philosophies need to be brought back into the fold of creation as opposed to a "hivemind" team ala modern WotC. Bert and Ryan almost make it through the news without Ryan losing his mind before running down a list of ALL known

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15:22

NanoNerdcognito - The Top 3 Nerdy News Stories from...

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2022/04/20

The fickle finger of fate has pointed at the bros this week and KO'ed Bert and Mike. Ryan, determined to release something, tackles the top three Nerdy News stories this week -- solo. The News: Old Gods of Appalachia --- The TTRPG! A Plea for Portal 3 (Make it happen, Gabe!) Diablo 2: Resurrected Breaks All Kinds of Records This Episode's Host: Ryan David

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01:16:25

Nerdcognito - Episode 123: Consent Checklists and...

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2022/04/07

Bert and Ryan chime in on "Consent Sheets" and checklists that are the rage from the progressive members of the TTRPG and D&D Communities right now. While the idea of open communication is welcomed by both of the boys, they are reluctant (Ryan especially so) to slap a checklist on their parties. Ryan tells Bert about a tweet of his that went viral and set the extreme members of the hobby into a tizzy. After the news, the guys talk about their favorite cooperative board games. Which co-op is their

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01:05:50

Nerdcognito - Episode 122: Ark Nova Review and...

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2022/03/31

The buzz landed on our table, and after this week's Nerdy News, we give a comprehensive look and review of Ark Nova! Plus, in the first half, the bros talk about wanting to play Zelda: The Ocarina of Time in HD, but not wanting to pirate the ROM and cost Jose the janitor his job. After a moral dilemma seems to be resolved, Bert and Ryan run through a list of the "best" Dungeons and Dragons potions for your party. Yes, another list... that's wrong. The News: Dreamy Christina Ricci is coming to

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55:50

Nerdcognito - Episode 121: Facebook Jail, Social...

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2022/03/23

RD gets tossed in Facebook Jail, after Facebook says he should not be in jail. This spirals into a discussion of social media in general and the fashionable trend to hate RD... so follow him: @IHateRyanDavid and spew your love everywhere! After a diverse cross-section of nerdy news, the guys talk about their early experiences in the role of Dungeon Master. Some great DM tricks and relection get kicked around and good (and bad) traits that have been adopted or kicked to the curb get discussed. A

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01:22:47

Nerdcognito - Episode 120: Sailing the Skies with a...

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2022/03/17

Bert and Ryan Review Windward, the Board Game and sail the high seas, er, atmosphere hunting whales, er, Crestors. Once the review is over, the guys read a ridiculous list of "Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons That Need to Go." RD composes himself after his brain nearly melts reading the list enough to make it through the news. Finally, after two weeks of hype, Bert brings the questions that are often posed to him and the boys give some nerdy advice on all topics that are gloriously geeky. The

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27:07

NanoNerdcognito - The Nerdy News for the week of 3/9/22

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2022/03/10

We. F**ked. Up. Due to a technical glitch that produced some terrible audio this week, we originally were NOT going to release the episode. Your emails, messages, and voicemails persuaded us to release the Nerdy News as a NanoNerdcognito episode for you to enjoy, with the audio as cleaned up as possible. Thanks always for your support! The News: Betrayal at House on the Hill, 3rd Edition?!? Is The Ghostbusters Library Lady Feeling Herself Up? An Upcoming Umbrella Academy Board Game Dark Sun

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01:27:44

Nerdcognito - Episode 118: Don’t Cross The DM Boss &...

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2022/03/03

A trip down 16-bit Memory Lane has Ryan and Bert prattling through the best SNES games, ever. Is your favorite going to make the list? Per usual, the news does not disappoint spanning from new release games to reheating pizza. After you eat your (cold) slice, it gets serious as the guys discuss "how much is too much" when it comes to questioning a Dungeon Master's call or sovereignty. Where is the line for both players and DMs? Lastly, a quick chat about how YOU can "Ask Bert" ...just about

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01:26:18

Nerdcognito - Episode 117: Barrage’s Beauty and...

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2022/02/24

The gang has failed to properly play the board game Barrage twice, and they still love it! Listen to Ryan and Bert run down their Barrage experience... good and bad. After the guys blast through a few quality news items from the week, they are joined by author Denton Salle. Denton stops by to talk about all of his works, and specifically, a recent revelation that one of his short stories was, in Amazon's vernacular, "suppressed." After the guys talk about how insane cancel culture in the nerd

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01:52:07

Nerdcognito - Episode 116: A Look to the Future (on...

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2022/02/16

Bert's "Coming to a Nerdy Stream Near You" List includes upcoming Star Trek and Star Wars TV, Halo TV, The Orville, Resident Evil, Lord of the Rings, and Blade Runner. Which upcoming shows have the dudes hot and bothered versus which are left calling a cab at closing time? This list spun into a chat about aging Hollywood peeps knowing when to hang it up and icon legacies (Harrison Ford and Ridley Scott, we're looking at you). The Nerdy News is bookended with jabbering about what the boys will be

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57:47

Nerdcognito - Episode 115: RD is a Lousy Dungeon...

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2022/02/09

It all started with a conversation about DM Privilege... and if it still exists according to the hivemind. Trying to discuss the benefits of character flaws, player and DM autonomy, and Dungeon Master responsibilities in Dungeons and Dragons opens up an old would for Bert, who lets RD know exactly how he feels. The guys kiss and make up and then continue to talk about the importance of vetting players (and groups) as well as less than perfect exits from gaming groups. The News: Food Nerd Alton

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01:29:08

Nerdcognito - Episode 114: In The Game Room, No One...

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2022/02/03

Ryan and Bert bounce all over the nerddom this week. Bert has a new title, "Mr. Terraforming Mars!" and both the guys are impressed with the upcoming "Tales from the Loop" board game. This leads into a chinwag about preordering and kickstarting games in general. Later, the guys develop a plan to replace the new D&D campaign with an Alien (you bitch!) adventure, Ryan tells stories of his overnight in Facebook Jail, and Bert struggles with the possibility of upgrading to a next-gen console. The

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