Nerd of Godcast
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsGeek out and give glory to God, this is where faith and fandom crossover. Tony T and his crew invite you to join them as they laugh, play games and bring gospel truth to the Gamestops and the comic shops. The Nerd of Godcast, where Christ culture and nerd culture come together for some sweet, sweet two player co-op.
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Episodes
Episode 97 // The 90's TL;DL
September 10, 2019 05:23 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this TOO LONG DIDN'T LISTEN episode the crew talk about the 1990s, bust out some Psalms and welcome special guest Leah Simmons.
Episode 97 // I Love the 90's
September 09, 2019 15:35 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThe crew talk about growing up as 90s kids, from the music, tv shows and church culture. We play Pop Up Video Karaoke, bust out some Psalms and welcome special guest Leah Simmons. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.05.20- Two-Question Interview 0.10.37- 100th Episode Spectacular 0.13.03- GAME- Pop Up Video 0.30.26- Random Encounter 0.38.10- Worst Thing Ever 0.40.47- Nineties Throwback 1.04.05- The Talk
Episode 96: TLDL // Celebs
August 27, 2019 18:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBMaybe you don't have an hour and a half to listen to the full show- so we cut out the fluff and went straight to the stuff. Enjoy! Tonight's main idea: Celebrities
Episode 96 // Celebrity Status
August 27, 2019 08:07 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week the crew talks about what it means and what it costs to be a celebrity. Plus, our visit to Disney's Galaxy's Edge, The Worst Thing Ever, and a game of Obama Llama Episode Timeline 0.00.27- Welcome and Introductions 0.03.15- What are you really in to, man? 0.07.19- Working inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge 0.21.29- Snack Time (Mr Maple) 0.29.09- Worst Thing Ever! 0.33.11- GAME (Obama Llama) 0.42.22- Random Encounter 0.56.41- The Talk 1.45.09- The Altar Call/Homework
Team Up // The Christian Nerd of Godcast: Fatherhood
August 19, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWe're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony and Scott talk about the birds and the bees, as well as Galaxy's Edge. In The List, they discuss some of their favorite nerdy father/son combos. They invite you to read some Star Wars comics in Classic Comic Conversation. And Bible Study takes a look at 1 John 3 and how great it is to have God as our father.
Episode 95 Game Sampler // Abbey or Baddie?
August 17, 2019 17:24 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBA Sample game from our Episode 95 ALL PLAY- can you figure out which is a Downton Abbey character and which is a comic book villain?
Episode 95 // ALL PLAY!
August 13, 2019 08:04 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe crew comes together for a game night! EPISODE TIMELINE 0.00.00- Welcome and introductions 0.06.00- NOGSquad TOP TEN 0.07.26- GAME- WooBoo 0.24.08- Countdown to 100 0.25.37- Worst Thing Ever 0.29.05- Random Encounter 0.36.54- Special Music (Shazam! by Cutright) 0.39.55- GAME- Baddie or Abbey 0.51.52- GAME- Chunky Monkey Business 0.59.46- GAME- Bible Cranium 1.16.31- Farewell and Bonus Puerto Rican News
Episode 94 // Journey into Mystery (with Alexandria Maurica)
July 30, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBThe crew talks about taking big steps into the unknown and why that's hard sometimes. Plus, in Worst Thing Ever its Superman IV vs Venom, we play a game called Pick Your Poison, and lots of news and updates on what's going on in our lives. Episode Timeline- 0.00.00- Welcome and Intrductions 0.08.05- Catching up with the Crew 0.23.37- Worst Thing Ever 0.26.54- Random Encounter 0.39.15- Ping Pong Art Show 0.45.35- (GAME) Pick Your Poison 0.59.13- The Talk 1.25.57- Benediction
Team Up // The Christian Nerd of Godcast: Comic Con
July 22, 2019 21:07 - 1 hour - 64 MBTony T and Scott Higa talk about what's been going on in their lives since they last recorded. In Nerd News, they talk about Comic Con and what Marvel has in store for Phase 4. And Bible Study takes a look at Matthew 6 and how we can avoid worrying.
Episode 93 // Upside Down
July 16, 2019 08:04 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBThe crew talks about when we get upside down in our faith and feelings, plus a special call in guest Californiablend, a story game and more. Episode Timeline 0.00.00 Welcome and Party Planning 0.04.35- Don't Drink the Bath Water 0.06.32- Megacon Sweepstakes Winners 0.15.17- (GAME) Awkward Storytelling 0.25.22- Worst Thing Ever 0.29.10- Random Encounter 0.38.06- Ping Pong Art Show 0.41.03- Will it Preach? 0.56.35- (THE TALK) Upsidedown
Episode 92 // Words With Friends (YOUTH CAMP SPECIAL)
July 02, 2019 08:04 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBOur yearly Youth Camp special is a Nerd of Godcast tradition. Join Tony T, Neff, and Pastors Lloyd Smith, Justin Stewart, Adam Baird, and Rodney and Lindsey Cannon as we play games and talk about the power of words.
NEFF KNOWS 80 Years of Batman
June 18, 2019 08:29 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MBNEFF KNOWS 80 Years of Batman by Nerd of Godcast
Jackie meets Cristina Vee
June 18, 2019 08:28 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBJackie meets Cristina Vee by Nerd of Godcast
Episode 91 // Feels Like the First Time
June 18, 2019 07:19 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBWe kick off Season 5 with a talk about doing things for the first time, we recap Megacon, play a music game and have a Random Encounter with a guest from the north. Episode Timeline 00.00.00- Welcome Back 00.05.35 Hollaback, Girl 00.07.47- Countdown to 100 00.12.43- Megacon 2019 Recap 00.26.12- Steve-O Presents the Worst Thing Ever 00.33.36- Random Encounter 00.41.09- GAME: Mix Tape 00.58.24- THE TALK- First Time 01.32.22- Good Night, Everyone
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God: The Musical
June 17, 2019 15:03 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBTony and Scott talk about the weather and catch up after a long break. We geek out about musicals and get undignified in their talk about worship. Please subscribe to The Nerd of Godcast on Apple Podcasts and leave a review.
Team Up // The Christian Nerd of Godcast
May 13, 2019 19:27 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBWe're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony T and Scott talk about their favorite video games from old consoles and look at Revelation 21:1-6.
Episode 90 // Endgame
May 07, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBOn the final episode of Season 4, the crew talks Endgame, plays a Marvel quote game and put right what once went wrong. 0.00.00- Welcome 0.03.22- Social Media Encounters 0.06.48- Best Thing Ever 0.09.48- BTE Bracket Winners 0.12.21- Zach to the Future 0.16.36- Neff Finally Shows 0.17.19- GAME- Don't Quote Me MCU 0.48.16- Endgame (SPOILERS) 1.22.26- The End
Team Up // The Christian Nerd of Godcast SPOILER-FILLED ENDGAME SPECIAL
April 29, 2019 16:20 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBI See You MCU returns as Tony and Scott waste very little time before diving in to Avengers Endgame. SPOILER HEAVY!
Episode 89// Don't Call it a Comeback (feat. Jennifer McGill)
April 16, 2019 06:20 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBAs we approach Easter season we talk about coming back from loss and hurt, failure and obscurity. We're also excited to welcome former Mickey Mouse Club member Jennifer McGill as she shares her journey from stardom to something far greater. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.04.13- Best Thing Ever Video Game Villains 0.7.31- Shout Out to Patreon Sponsors 0.10.34- Comebacks 0.21.42- Special Guest (Jennifer McGill) 1.05.05- Sicky Steve-O 1.08.00- Goodnight Everybody
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 8
April 15, 2019 08:21 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBWorlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment. We talk about the new Star Wars Episode IX trailer, look ahead to Easter, and discuss Romans 6.
Episode 88 // Ready to Rumble
April 06, 2019 00:28 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBAs believers, we wrestle not against flesh and blood. Today we're talking sports entertainment... WCW, WWE, and all the fun of Pro Wrestling. With Special guests Mike D and David. EPISODE TIMELINE 0.00.00- Welcome and Intro 0.05.15- Why We Like Wrestling? 0.13.02- GAME- Hit My Music! 0.32.29- Neff Knows... Kinnikuman 0.38.55- Best Thing Ever! 0.42.57- GAME- Cut a Bible Promo 0.54.45- THE TALK- Spiritual Wrestling 1.25.30- The Landing
Episode 87 // Unmasked
March 26, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBWe talk Youth Pastor Summit, the Disney/Fox acquisition, a Best Thing Ever Lightning Round, and discuss the masks people wear. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome/Introduction 0.02.21- Pizza Talk and Who Killed Heath Ledger? 0.08.44- What's New in Nerd World? 0.20.32- Road to Megacon 0.27.00- BEST THING EVER 0.37.28- GAME- 8-for-8 (#YPS19 Edition) 0.55.21- The Talk (MASKS) 1.33.35- Presents for Neff 1.36.13- Closing Time
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 7
March 18, 2019 13:33 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWorlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment. We talk Captain Marvel, Moses and the burning bush, and let the chips fall where they may.
Episode 86 // The List
March 12, 2019 08:05 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBThis week we wrap up Best Thing Ever Villains Edition, play a Name Blending Game, and discuss our top lists of Games, Movies, Christian Artists and Bible Characters. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.03.41- Jelly Bean Talk 0.8.20- What Are You In To? 0.14.43- GAME- Steven's Redemption 0.25.45- Best Thing Ever FINALE 0.35.00- The Talk 1.26.06- Closing Comments
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 6
March 04, 2019 16:21 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWorlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment. In preparation for Captain Marvel's release, Classic Comic Conversation looks at Carol Danvers taking on the Captain Marvel mantel. In Bible Study, they talk about their own failures and how God wants to work through our shortcomings.
Episode 85 // ALL PLAY
February 26, 2019 09:05 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis episode is an All Play, all games, all night- This time the games were all brought by different members of the crew! EPISODE TIMELINE 0.00.23- Welcome and Intros 0.07.38- Best Thing Ever 0.12.58- All Play! 0.15.09- SHOWS FOR THOSE WHO KNOWS 0.31.25- Win Jackie's Blanket! 0.33.30- FRASES FAMILIARES 0.42.50- SOUNDS FAMILIAR: MCU EDITION 1.06.48- WHAT'S MY NAME AGAIN? 1.11.54- THE CHAMELEON 1.23.04- All Play Review and Goodnights
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 5
February 18, 2019 16:25 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBWorlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment. We start with more poop talk because we've done too much youth ministry, count down some of our favorite nerdy couples, and read the first Psalm.
Episode 84 // Sex, Drugs, Rock N' Roll* and False Advertising
February 12, 2019 08:20 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB*This episode contains no actual sex, drugs, or rock n' roll. Sometimes what's in the box doesn't match what's on the box. This week we talks Fyre Festival and how sometimes we might be misrepresenting what it means to follow Jesus. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.05.39- Back from the Bahamas 0.09.11- Megacon Updates 0.13.52- NOG Open Auditions 0.16.48- Superbowl Commercials Recap 0.32.02- (GAME) Fill in the Blanks 0.44.09 Best Thing Ever Semi-Final Round 0.46.36- (THE...
Bonus Episode // Bahamian Rhapsody
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe NOG crew takes to the high seas on a cruise ship to the Caribbean. What adventures awaited them in the Bahamas? Who discovered they had an addiction to coin operated gaming? Who threw up on who? Listen to find out!
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 4
January 28, 2019 09:11 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBWorlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment. We talk X-Men, ministry and even a little about Jesus.
Episode 83 // Guilty Pleasure
January 22, 2019 09:05 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBThis week we talk about our guilty pleasures and how we deal with actual guilt. Episode Timeline 0.00.00 Welcome and introductions 0.05.07 Chatting about things 0.23.21 (BEST THING EVER) Joker vs Vader 0.29.18 (GAME) Weird Things Humans Search For 0.48.20 (THE TALK) Guilty Pleasures
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 3
January 14, 2019 17:27 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBWorlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment. We talk youth ministry, Star Trek, Marvel Comics and even a little about Jesus.
Episode 82 // Starting Strong (feat. J-Mart)
January 08, 2019 09:05 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBAs the year starts we talk about how easy it is to start well but hard hard it can be to finish strong too. We welcome back Josh "J-Mart" Martin. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome/Introductions 0.11.50- New Year's Day Recap 0.21.41- Famous Firsts (A Horseshoes and Hand Grenades Game) 0.36.44- New Year Updates 0.48.17- Best Thing Ever (Green Goblin vs Kahn) 0.52.23- A Trip Down Meme-ory Lane 1.04.52- The Talk- STARTING WELL 1.31.20- Closing 1.32.43- Bonus Interview
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 2
December 31, 2018 09:19 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWorlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment, heralding the beginning of the Nerdy Christian Universe.
Episode 81 // Talk TV
December 25, 2018 09:05 - 2 hours - 117 MBThe crew talks about their favorite television shows, where they draw the line on appropriate content, and the limited benefits of sharing a birthday with Jesus. Episode Timeline 0.00.22- Welcome and Introductions 0.06.33- GAME- UVerses Television 0.28.56- Best Thing Ever and Special Guest 0.43.39- QUIZ- Who's Your TV Alter Ego 0.58.42- Talk TV 1.27.15- TV Talk gets Spiritual 2.02.40- The Landing
Team-Up // The Christian Nerd of God Ep. 1
December 17, 2018 11:37 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBFinally... worlds collide as the Christian Nerd Scott Higa and the Nerd of God Tony Talavera join forces to bring you entertainment and enlightenment, heralding the beginning of the Nerdy Christian Universe. "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor" - Ecclesiastes 4:9
Episode 80b // Behind-The-Scenes (Bathroom Break)
December 16, 2018 09:12 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBEpisode 80b // Behind-The-Scenes (Bathroom Break) by Nerd of Godcast
Episode 80 // Christmas with Scott Higa
December 11, 2018 09:05 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBThis week the Christian Nerd @ScottHiga takes over hosting duties in Tony T's absence and the crew talks Captain Marvel, Neff plays a game called Occupation Affiliation, and we look at the surprisingly elusive true meaning of Christmas.
Episode 79 // We'll Do It Live
November 27, 2018 08:59 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe go live on Facebook to talk thankfulness and Black Friday strategy, we play some interactive games and hear from some of you in the comments section. To watch the video version, visit https://youtu.be/5tFH5l_qkmw?t=287
Episode 78b // Too Soon For Christmas?
November 16, 2018 02:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBHow soon is too soon when it comes to Christmas? We discuss, plus a new Christmas song by @BenKnightHipHop
Episode 78a // Interview with Dr. Fred Garmon, Leader Labs
November 13, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAs a supplement to our episode 78, this is Tony's full, unedited interview with Dr. Fred Garmon of Leader Labs.
Episode 78 // Leaders Lead
November 13, 2018 09:05 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBThis week we talk about leadership and what takes to be a great leader. We play a game with an UNO deck and interview Dr. Fred Garmon from Leader Labs. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.06.24- Youth Pastor Summit and Whatnot 0.16.55- Best Thing Ever 0.22.22- UKnow (GAME) 0.46.25- The Talk (Leaders Lead) 1.07.14- Interview Dr. Fred Garmon 1.14.57- Leadership Test
Episode 77 Bonus Game // BIBLE AUTOPSY
October 31, 2018 17:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBA bonus game from our Episode 77 //Fear Itself Can you identify the victim based on the Biblical cause of death?
Episode 77 // Fear Itself
October 31, 2018 01:21 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBThis week we talk all things that go bump in the night and send shivers down your spine. Plus a Horror Movie trivia game that we force pastors to play and we welcome back an old friend. Episode Timeline 0.00.31- WELCOME 0.05.12- One Point Six Billion Dollars 0.08.59- Things To Which We Subscribe 0.18.38- Church Polity and Giveaways 0.22.21- GAME- Does Your Pastor Watch Horror Movies? 0.38.42- Best Thing Ever 0.46.54- Welcome the Terror 0.49.13- THE TALK- Fear Itself 1.42.41- Closing Salutations
Episode 76 Bonus Game // Don't Quote Me
October 27, 2018 17:09 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBSteve-O hosts a misquoted movie quote game. See how well you know your lines! www.NerdOfGodcast.com
Episode 76 // This is Us (Testimony Night)
October 16, 2018 08:02 - 2 hours - 131 MBThis week we share our testimonies and how God has moved and worked in our lives. We welcome Nerd of Godsquad member Alexandria Maurica! EPISODE TIMELINE 0.04.03- Welcome Special Guest 0.09.00- Random Convo 0.40.25- Best Thing Ever 0.49.06- Alexandria Begins 0.54.52- Testimony Time 0.58.29- Jackie's Story 1.03.11- Lismari's Story 1.08.34- Neff's Story 1.17.28- Steve-O's Story 1.29.52- Alexandria's Story 1.50.42- The Landing 2.02.58- Blessing and Dismissal
Episode 75 Bonus Game // Is You Is part 2
October 09, 2018 04:04 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBEpisode 75 Bonus Game // Is You Is part 2 by Nerd of Godcast
Episode 75 BONUS GAME // Family Feud
October 09, 2018 04:04 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MBEpisode 75 BONUS GAME // Family Feud by Nerd of Godcast
Episode 75 Bonus Game // EU or EU?
October 09, 2018 04:03 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBEpisode 75 Bonus Game // EU or EU? by Nerd of Godcast
Episode 75 // All Play! (feat. Scott Higa)
October 02, 2018 06:21 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBThis episode is an All Play, all games, all night- with special guest Scott Higa,The Christian Nerd. EPISODE TIMELINE 0.00.20- Welcome and Intros 0.05.28- Best Thing Ever 0.09.05- All Play! 0.09.38- Is You Is or Is You Ain't? (part one) 0.16.52- Welcome Scott Higa 0.18.43- Weird Things Humans Search For 0.39.43- Lost in Translation 0.58.41- Host with the Most 1.18.13- Closing Salutations