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No script, no agenda, no filter! Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of #TTRPG talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

This week the trio reunites and kicks things off with the oldest existential battle... Good versus Evil. How do these two forces present and what do they represent in your TTRPG table? Then the news comes and goes, and Kyle and RD drop the new Planescape deets on Bert! Lastly, the gang kicks around the various places from which each draw inspiration for their games as DMs. *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree!

No script, no agenda, no filter! Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of #TTRPG talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

RD and Kyle open the show talking about their favorite spooky and Halloween titles to bring to your gaming table, both #TTRPGs and #boardgames. The news is followed by a special guest as "Randy Looney" drops some scathing criticism on Bert. Bert responds, then the attention gets focused on the #Roll20 acquisition of Dungeon Scrawl. How will this effect small creators and hobbyists? *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree! ***

No script, no agenda, no filter! Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of #TTRPG talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

No script, no agenda, no filter! Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of #TTRPG talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

Wanna hop on the latest effortless TTRPG trend? Make a "-CORE!" That's right, the guys muse and mock this odd trend in non-roleplaying. The news strikes with a venomous bite this week, starting with the latest Leyline Press mental illness hug, Horse Girl and ending with Masters of the Universe, the movie. After the news, we invite William Dalebout of Crud Forge fka Incel Riot Studios in to talk about the rampant woke cancel culture in the tabletop board game world. *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the YouTube archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree! ***

No script, no agenda, no filter! Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of #TTRPG talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

Braaaaaiiinsss... There is more to undead than skeletons and zombies (although there isn't anything wrong with the former)! The guys pick their cold, dead favorites and talk about the subset of monsters. The news comes and goes, predictably with the highs and lows we have come to love. Wrapping up the show is RD's newest conspiracy theory about Wizards of the Coast and their practices... and his track record with WotC "theories" becoming reality is stunning. *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the YouTube archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree! ***

No script, no agenda, no filter! Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of #TTRPG talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to your favorite podcast player or nerdcognito.com or to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

Despite our best efforts to avoid it, since it seemingly refuses to die and WotC is now promoting the tripe officially, the gang talks Safety Tools and identifies which tool, if forced to use one, each would implement. The news is upbeat and SparkleTroll-free for a change! Lastly, the boys talk about how a green player effects a table and a DM as compared to a grizzled old D&D vet. Plus, "Ryan's Torture Toolbox," coming soon? Nah. *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the YouTube archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree! ***

No script, no agenda, no filter! All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of , #TTRPGs talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. *** Remember to follow this channel and go to nerdcognito.com or your favorite podcast player to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

The trio are reunited and they form up to take on swarms and hordes as monsters in TTRPGs! Why is the swarm not loved? How is a horde of 100s of somethings not used more often at the table? The news then makes RD almost stroke out. Seriously. After as he recovers, the guys help Ryan diagnose his gaming drought and make sure that it is not "burnout" akin to everyone's favorite SparkleTroll TiddyStreamer, Ginny Di. *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the YouTube archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree! ***

No script, no agenda, no filter!. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of , #TTRPGs talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. *** Remember to follow this channel and go to nerdcognito.com or your favorite podcast player to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

RD and Kyle start off this marathon show with a discussion of all the subgroups that comprise the TTRPG hobby. Spanning from SparkleTrolls to F̶a̶u̶x̶s̶ Tinkerers to BrOSRs and the OSR, clear definitions of play and philosophy are outlined. The news is a big week, which is followed by a bigger list of the alleged Top 10 Essential Tips for a DM. Of course, some of these tips will derail your game, but hey -- if you only play six sessions you won't notice! *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the YouTube archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree! ***

No script, no format, no agenda. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of , #TTRPGs talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. *** Remember to follow this channel and go to nerdcognito.com or your favorite podcast player to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

This week, we revisit a classic segment that talks about a very serious topic... the unfortunate demise of the Friendly Local Gaming Store. The FLGS has long been a cornerstone of the hobby, but they are fading into the ether. After that classic segment, we rundown and skewer a "list." This week: the alleged top 10 slasher flicks of the 1980s. Not too shabby a show for being on vacation! The News: None this week! Vacation week! Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Crud Forge Studios: https://shop.crudforge.com/ Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commissionfor each purchase at no additional cost to you!

It's a BIG one -- making up for our vacay show last week. Everyone is back, Randy Nichols sits in, and we catch up on the scene! Lots of news happens since we were off for a week, which wasn't so bad in the grand scheme of things. After the news, everyone talks about how our unique real-world travel and experiences bleed into our TTRPG worldbuilding. Lots of fun and worth the wait! Be prepared, we go long this week! The News: Fallout the TV show Dungeons and Dragons Bourbon WrestleQuest Goes Gold on Steam Celeb Deaths a-plenty The Last of Us Future Plans Critical Role Board Game/Deckbuilder *** Want to hear these episodes as they launch instead of delayed 2-6 weeks in the YouTube archive? Subscribe on the podcast player of your choice! Subscription Link: https://linktr.ee/Nerdcognito You can also support the show via the support links in our linktree! ***

You have a new table of players, how do YOU handle starting from scratch with all new personalities? The boys discuss this scenario, which of course spirals to include talk of safety tools, session zero, and other modern insanity. Then, the news never ends as the gang goes deep into a couple of stories, ending with RD wanting to love "Lovecraftesque," but uncertain about fully buying in because of open activism on behalf of the creators. The News: Play an Anthropromorphic Duck? Hard Pass. WotC Selling Politics, but NOT Selling Books Xenomorphs Come to Earth in new Alien Series Metal Gear Solid -- The Board Game!!! Lovecraftesque Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Crud Forge Studios: https://shop.crudforge.com/ Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commissionfor each purchase at no additional cost to you!

No script, no agenda, no filter! RUN IN!!!!! Delver forces his way in, and we open the gates wide! Listen to him talk about OSR/old school D&D art and artists! Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of #TTRPG talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to nerdcognito.com or your favorite podcast player to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

No script, no format, no agenda. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of , #TTRPGs talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. *** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL!! ...and go to nerdcognito.com or your favorite podcast player to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

Saturday Speakeasy presented by Nerdcognito - 09.02.2023 No script, no format, no agenda. All things nerd culture come together in a unique blend of , #TTRPGs talk, #OSR vibes, and a dash of life sprinkled in for good measure. Join Ryan David and Kyle as they chat about... everything. *** Remember to follow this channel and go to nerdcognito.com or your favorite podcast player to subscribe to the OG podcast, Nerdcognito! linktr.ee/nerdcognito

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? The News: The "secret" to a great sandwich DQ retires a classic (Please Don't) Play the D&D Movie at your table Ghostbusters Tarot Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commissionfor each purchase at no additional cost to you!

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? The News: Baldur's Gate 3 Gets "Better" with Rigged Die Rolls! Our Favorite Japanese Park Pathfinder #card-based #boardgame The #DnD Tourist's Guide to #DMing Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Postmortem Studios: https://post-mort.com/ Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commissionfor each purchase at no additional cost to you!