Stories For Nerds Podcast
209 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA podcast for avid sci-fi & fantasy readers who want to connect with authors who enjoy books, television, film, video games, anime, and all other forms of nerd entertainment.
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Episodes
Beginning SFN's "Becoming NPC"
July 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBJerry thought his latest virtual MMORPG was all fun and literal games until he suddenly woke up within it and couldn't find a means of exiting it. It's only when he meets another person in a similar predicament that he discovers the truth, and the truth isn't sound anywhere near promising. SHOW NOTES BOOKS Swordmaster the Abhorsen Chronicles Other News Han Solo Actor Joins the MCU Black Mirror Season 6 Cast Reveals Support the Show.
Umbrella Academy, Ms. Marvel, the Boys, Spriggan
July 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBThe SFN gang cover a multitude of nerdy books, film, streaming shows, anime, and video games as Summer content kicks off. Abby offers a deep analysis of Umbrella Academy, Raphyel and Erik have opposing thoughts on Disney+'s Ms. Marvel Series, Scott offers a library of old and new anime animations, and even more. Show Notes BOOKS House of Sky and Breath Battleship Unity OTHER NEWS Paper Girls Live Action Adaptation Support the Show.
Concluding SFN's the Final Visit
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBMar goes toe-to-toe with the Anika, the human ambassador's daughter, during the final hours of his last tour on Earth. Can the young girl convince him to reconsider the fate of the Earth, or is it too little too late? SHOW NOTES BOOKS Knightmare Arcanist Taking Space OTHER NEWS LOTR Anime Cast Revealed An IRL Squid Game?! Support the Show.
Stranger Things 4, Obi Wan Kenobi, Spy X Family
June 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBAbby, Erik, and Raphyel feel the nostalgia from different levels via the fourth seasons of Netflix's Stranger Things while Scott takes a dive into what might be considered the most popular new anime series on the planet, Spy X Family. Meanwhile, Erik and Raphyel are turning cartwheels (be it bad ones) with the latest Star Wars mini series, Obi Wan Kenobi. SHOW NOTES The Spaceship in the Stone The Last Elysian Oracle Disney + Event September Date Announcement Jurassic World: Dominion Pre...
Climax of SFN's the Final Visit
May 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBThe alien representative Mar has already made up in his mind to be rid of the primitive human race before they prove to be an even greater threat in the future. How can the unexpected tour guide from the human ambassador's daughter, Anika, make him reconsider? SHOW NOTES BOOKS Sea of Tranquility the Academy OTHER NEWS Rick & Morty Anime Obi Wan Kenobi Series Support the Show.
It Takes Two, The Batman, & More
May 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBThe gang goes into the back catalog of nerdy media with thoughts on the Batman, It Takes Two, and expectations on the latest addition to the Marvel MCU, Doctor Strange In the Universe of Madness. Show Notes BOOKS The Electric Kingdom The Lost Redeemer OTHER NEWS Dr. Strange In the Multiverse of Madness Support the Show.
Beginning of SFN's "Final Visit" Sci-Fi Short
April 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBPlanet Earth has one last chance to save itself from annihilation when a young representative from an alien empire is left in charge of giving one final evaluation. With his mind already set in place, he's caught by surprise upon realizing how Earth intends to win his Empire's favor. SHOW NOTES BOOKS Shards of Earth Frost On the Grasslands OTHER NEWS Amazon In the Lead For Voltron Live Action GOT Star At the Helm For Minecraft Movie Support the Show.
Halo TV, Moon Knight, Severance
April 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThe gang has a multitude of nerdy media that they either highly recommend to check out or avoid altogether, ranging from books, anime, television, and film. Show Notes BOOKS Shepherd Moon Age of Ash OTHER NEWS Elden Ring Devs Want To Work With Ring of Time Author Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Support the Show.
Concluding SFN's "Resonance"
March 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBLoedt's aspirations for the Vercenian, Marellius, takes an unexpected twist in the conclusion of SFN's second Stories By Nerds short story of the year, "Resonance". Show Notes Books Towers of Heaven Magica Other News Ghost Wire Tokyo Moon Knight Halo TV Series Support the Show.
Outlander, To Your Eternity, & Star Trek
March 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThis nerdy chat EpiXode includes a brief analysis on the latest season of Outlander, a thought-provoking anime called To Your Eternity, and a literal shipload of Star Trek. Show Notes BOOKS Dragon Pearl Planet B-17 OTHER NEWS Support Ukraine The Batman's Penguin Spinoff Gets the Greenlight Warner Bros. Films Get Pushed Back Support the Show.
Climax of SFN's "Resonance"
February 25, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe relationship between the plagued swordsmith, Loedt, and the occupying general who sought out the power behind the so-called godsword deepens when the general wishes to not only obtain the sword, but the knowledge and insight needed into making it. All three authors have had positive runs in their personal writing productivity in the meantime, with Abby starting a brand new story after concluding her 7-book series, Scott committing to publishing a dragon novel, and Raphyel taking embraci...
Encanto, Peacemaker, Tokyo Revengers
February 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe gang covers all nerdy fronts in this nerdy chat EpiXode, discussing books, tv, movies, anime, and video games alike. Abby caught up with Arcane, the Witcher, the Expanse, and Encanto while she was in the hospital over the Holidays. Scott and Erik both have a dose of anime goodies to recommend, like Demon Slayer Season 2 and Tokyo Revengers. Raphyel shares his thoughts on the latest nerdy shows on television, like Peacemaker and the Book of Boba Fett. Show Notes: BOOKS Winterset Hollow...
Encanto, Peacemaker, Tokyo Revengers
February 11, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe gang covers all nerdy fronts in this nerdy chat EpiXode, discussing books, tv, movies, anime, and video games alike. Abby caught up with Arcane, the Witcher, the Expanse, and Encanto while she was in the hospital over the Holidays. Scott and Erik both have a dose of anime goodies to recommend, like Demon Slayer Season 2 and Tokyo Revengers. Raphyel shares his thoughts on the latest nerdy shows on television, like Peacemaker and the Book of Boba Fett. Show Notes: BOOKS Winterset Hollow...
Beginning of SFN's "Resonance" Fantasy Short
January 28, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThe gang begins its first story by nerds segment by traveling back to Ancient Rome, where a Legionnaire meets a man who's in possession of what appears to be a powerful magic sword. Show Notes BOOKS the Tainted the Greenhouse OTHER NEWS the Legend of Vox Machina Premieres Support the Show.
Dont' Look Up, Platinum End, the Book of Boba Fett
January 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBThe first Epixode of the SFN Podcast's 7th season plays catch up, with Scott, Erik, and Raphyel covering what nerdy interests kept them occupied during their Winter break. All three watched the Netflix Dark Comedy, Don't Look Up, Scott and Erik offer anime recommendations like Platinum End, and Raphyel and Erik debate their mixed thoughts on the earliest episodes of Disney+'s the Book of Boba Fett. SHOW NOTES: Books Firestorm: Descent Book 1 Haladras Other News HBO's Peacemaker Premier S...
Best Stories of 2021
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBRaphyel, Abby, Scott, and Erik bring the podcast's 2021 season to a close with announcing the best scif-fi and fantasy stories told across various genres while shedding light on their personal favorites throughout the year. Support the Show.
Author Jeff H. Haskell
December 17, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBPrevious Featured Storyteller Jeff H. Haskell talks about how his personal experiences shaped the story and characters in his "Butcher of Orcin" short story Support the Show.
NO SHOW THIS WEEK?!
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 973 KBSorry for the delay! :( We needed to give people more time to cast their vote. Please feel free to cast your own for your favorite sci-fi and fantasy stories of 2021. VOTE HERE Support the Show.
Author MB Mooney's "My Father's Sword
December 10, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBPrevious Featured Storyteller Author MB Mooney discusses his gritty fantasy short story, "My Father's Sword." Support the Show.
Author Elle Beaumont's "There Be Dragons"
December 03, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.58 MBNewcomer Author Elle Beaumont shares her fascination with one of the most iconic mythical creatures and their role in the short story, "There Be Dragons". Support the Show.
Concluding SFN's "Cloud Family"
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBRaphyel concludes the final Story By Nerds EpiXode of 2021, "the Cloud Family," with Deena discovering how she has been able to connect with her family so closely in comparison to others, and her greater part to play for all of humanity. SHOW NOTES BOOKS The Girl from Oto - Stories For Nerds The Black Ministry's Betrayal - Stories For Nerds OTHER NEWS Hawkeye | Disney+ Originals Dune IMAX Screenings Returning December 3 for Limited Time (gizmodo.com) Support the Show.
Author Scott Parkin's "Fires"
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBSFN Podcast Co-Host Scott Parkin takes us to the African Content with his fantasy fable, "Fires", in SFN Volume 1. Support the Show.
Author Quincy Allen's "Parcel Twist"
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MBAuthor Quincy Allen has an android with heart in his science fiction short in SFN Volume 1's "Parcel Twist." Support the Show.
Arcane:League of Legends, Guardians of the Galaxy, One Tin Soldier
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThe SFN gang covers a multitude of nerd media with Abby's eye on the latest book in Author Chris Tullbane's "the Murder of Crows" series, Erik's thoughts on Netflix's Arcane: League of Legends, and Raphyel's dive in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy video game. SHOW NOTES BOOKS Nolyn: Rise and Fall https://storiesfornerds.com/nolyn-the-rise-and-fall/ the Numbered https://storiesfornerds.com/the-numbered/ OTHER NEWS Netflix's Live-Action One Piece Cast Announced https://geektyrant....
Author Zachary Chopchinski's "The Stranger & the Mask of Plagues"
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 9.66 MBPrevious Featured Storyteller Author Zachary Chopchinski shares the influence behind his science fiction short story in SFN Volume 1 Anthology's, "The Stranger & the Mask of Plagues". Support the Show.
Author Catherine Schaff-Stump's "Value"
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 10.6 MBPrevious Featured Storyteller Author Catherine Schaff-Stump returns to talk about her fae fantasy short story in SFN Volume 1 Anthology's, "Value". Support the Show.
Climax of SFN's "Cloud Family"
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAuthor Scott Parkin continues the tale of "the Cloud People," where the elderly Deena is tempted to join ghost-like "remnants" of her family in a computer network promising a virtual paradise and immortality. SHOW NOTES BOOKS The Black Witch https://storiesfornerds.com/the-black-witch/ Monster https://storiesfornerds.com/monster/ OTHER NEWS Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Video Game https://storiesfornerds.com/marvels-guardians-of-the-galaxy-play-now/ Eternals Release On November ...
Author Abby Goldsmith's "the Biggest Mermaid"
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.52 MBSFN Podcast Co-host Abby Goldsmith discusses her splashy contribution to SFN Volume 1 Anthology's, "the Biggest Mermaid". Support the Show.
SFN Anthology Release, Foundation, Squid Games
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBStrap in tight for this nerdy chat EpiXode, because there's tons of content to cover! The Stories For Nerds Anthology: Volume 1 has officially released today, Abby has some good first impression's of Apple TV's Foundation, Scott offers high praise for Netflix's Squid Games, and there's even more to be shared with the author's personal projects and nerdy news. SHOW NOTES: BOOKS Stories For Nerds: Volume 1 https://storiesfornerds.com/stories-for-nerds-volume-1/ The Last Watch https://sto...
Beginning of SFN's "Cloud Family" Sci-fi Short
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDespite some technical difficulties, Abby begins what will be the final Stories By Nerds Segment of 2021, "Cloud Family." As Deena has grown into an old woman and suffered the loss of numerous family and friends over the years, she still refuses to join "them" in the new form of an afterlife in a clouded network. No more suffering. No more pain. Having the ability to traverse the entire universe at a whim. It all seems too good to be true, but Deena knows in her heart that death is still a n...
The Wheel of Time Trailer, Angel Beats, Disney World
September 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBRaphyel announces a paperback version of the upcoming SFN Anthology becoming available for preorders to kick off this nerdy chat EpiXode while Abby discusses her emotional journey to the finish line of her epic series. The team also discuss their cautious optimism to Amazon's Wheel of Time show following the series' first official trailer reveal before diving into some games and shows everyone decided to catch up on throughout the 3-day Labor Day weekend. SHOW NOTES Books Blood Song: Rav...
Concluding SFN's "the New Wand"
September 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBAfter having some time to reflect on his first day of school in SFN's "the New Wand", Akeem must face the outcome of what transpired during his outburst of magic at Abraham Heightened Academy. Will Jamie, the classmate who bullied him, want a rematch? How will the other students and teachers react around him? And, finally, will he finally discover exactly what sort of magic user he is? SHOW NOTES BOOKS Questland https://storiesfornerds.com/questland/ Dawn's Light https://storiesfornerd...
The Suicide Squad, Titans S_3, Shaman King, 12 Minutes
August 20, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWhile Abby is away tying the knot with her new hubby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel cover a multitude of television shows, anime, video games, and film that have peaked their attention since their last meetup. The Suicide Squad is fresh on the brain for Raphyel while the retelling of Shaman King and a handful of other anime have gotten the approval of both Scott and Erik. In the meantime, Scott is churning up those creative juices with some more writing projects while Raphyel is hard at work pre...
Climax of SFN's "The New Wand"
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB10-year-old Akeem becomes the talk of the entire school ground following his unexpected incident with the bully, Jamie, in the cafeteria. Will the teachers and classmates respect him, or will they fear him? More importantly, what sort of power is buzzing within him and how is he supposed to deal with Jamie? All of these questions and more spiral through Akeem's head in the latest installment of SFN's "the New Wand." SHOW NOTES Books The Witness For the Dead https://storiesfornerds.com/the-w...
Space Jam, He Who Fights With Monsters, Beastars 2
July 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBSpace Jam: A New Legacy, He Who Fights With Monsters, Beastars Season 2, a brand new Batgirl, and a Zack Snyder deal with Netflix are just a handful of topics the SFN gang discuss in this nerdy chat EpiXode. Abby's also testing the waters to Amazon's new Vella platform, Scott's working on two solo short stories, and Raphyel is prepping the SFN anthology for pre-order. SHOW NOTES: Books Master of Djin https://storiesfornerds.com/a-master-of-djinn/ Tecno Fever https://storiesfornerds.com/t...
Beginning of SFN's "The New Wand" Fantasy Short
July 09, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBRaphyel gets the SFN crew started with a brand new fantasy short that follows Akeem, a 10-year-old who just got plucked out of normal public schooling and forced to be the public face of a new program meant to give children of lower-income communities an opportunity to hone their magical abilities. However, he quickly realizes making friends will be just as challenging at an academy which educates silver-spooned classmates. Show Notes Books Son of the Storm https://storiesfornerds.com/son-o...
Loki, Transformers, Lupin, Trese, Rurouni Kenshin
June 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBAs Summer 2021 begins to heat things up, the gang have a lot of thoughts to share when covering some of the latest forms of entertainment available in the nerd community. Raphyel and Erik are watching Loki on Disney+. Scott has fallen in love with Netflix' Lupin show and Trese animated series, and Abby has mixed thoughts about the portrayal of the gaming industry in one of Apple's exclusives. Show Notes Books the Angel of the Crows https://storiesfornerds.com/the-angel-of-the-crows/ Secret...
Concluding SFN's A Long Day's Journey
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBAlan Davis finds himself in quite the pickle when the Fisbanian realize he knows far too much information now that he knows the aliens have found food as being the ultimate tool in "urging" humanity into joining their ranks in the conclusion of "A Long Day's Journey". Show Notes Books Daughters of Fate https://storiesfornerds.com/daughters-of-fate-book-1/ Sentenced To War https://storiesfornerds.com/sentenced-to-war/ Other Nerdy News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart https://www.playstation.c...
Castlevania, Mass Effect Legendary, Kraven the Hunter
May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBIn this Nerdy Chat EpiXode, one of Erik and Raphyel's all-time favorite video game series receives a bit of a facelift in the form of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition. The ending to Netflix's Castlevania is good, but is it TOO good? Abby, Scott, and Raphyel all make great gains on the writing front of the personal projects while preparation for the group's first anthology continues in the background. Show Notes He Who Fights Monsters https://storiesfornerds.com/he-who-fights-with-monsters-a-l...
Climax of SFN's "A Long Day's Journey"
May 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBDuring a series of unexpected events, Alan discovers the secret strategies the Fisbanian aliens are implementing so more humans will join the mysterious civilization. Thing is, he gets more than he can chew. Abby, Scott, and Raphyel also cover the progress being made in their personal writing projects and share their thoughts on the latest nerdy television outings like Yasuke, Dragon & Bone, and Jupiter's Legacy. SHOW NOTES Books Blood Rider Alonias: Queenslayer 1 https://storiesfornerds.c...
Shadow & Bone, Mortal Kombat, Raya & the Last Dragon
April 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBDuring this nerdy chat EpiXode, Abby and Raphyel share their disappointments in films like Raya and the Last Dragon and Mortal Kombat. On the other hand, Scott and Raphyel are both very excited to finish off the latest fantasy series that Netflix has to offer, Shadow and Bone. The gang also discuss the progress and bumps in the road they had to endure with their writing over the past week, with Raphyel revealing the other authors taking part in SFN's first anthology. Support the Show.
Beginning of SFN's "A Long Day's Journey" Sci-fi Short
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThe team begins its second Story By Nerds segment with "A Long Day's Journey," an adventure that follows the ongoing paranoia of Alan, your typical average joe who's on constant alert due to the fear of getting captured by a tricky alien race trying to ease their influence into society by unorthodox means. Abby also shares her concerns over the latest Amazon offer to readers and authors while Raphyel and Scott continue the grind on their latest sci-fi and fantasy stories. Support the Show.
Falcon & the Winter Soildier, Expeditionary Force, & Lots of Anime
April 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBAbby, Scott, and Raphyel discuss the first episodes of Disney+'s Falcon & the Winter Soldier, a sleuth of both new and older anime series, but not before going down a rabbit hole about what it takes to be a successful writer in the 2020s. Support the Show.
Concluding SFN's "Metal In the Wall"
March 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThe eerie mystery behind the previous residents of Julia's home comes to an end as Raphyel concludes the chilling Story By Nerds segment, "Metal In the Wall." Abby was also a guest on the Geek's Guide To the Galaxy podcast, sharing her thoughts on Amazon's Uploaded. Scott is gearing up for a new avenue of productive creativity, and Raphyel has gotten to the meaty part of his 2nd installment in his Olympian series while coordinating with other authors who are submitting their works for the up...
Upload, Demon Slayer, Invisible City, Persona 5 Strikers
March 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBAfter Abby shares her crazy Winter-Weather-In-Texas experience, the gangs cover some of the latest nerdy entertainment that have kept them busy since their last meetup. Abby read Author Christopher Paolini's new take on sci-fi with "To Sleep In A Sea of Stars" and peaks our interest with Amazon's Upload sci-fi comedy series. Scott hit the streaming services hard with his completion of Demon Slayer, the Invisible City, and Tribes of Europa. Erik has surprisingly pleasant thoughts on Final Fan...
Climax of SFN's "Metal In the Wall"
February 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBScott and Raphyel a running a duo since Abby is among the many locals in Texas dealing with the extreme winter weather that recently hammered the States. In the meantime, Scott picks up where she left off "Metal In the Wall," with Lucy learning more about the mysterious old man who seems to be trapped in her bedroom. The more she unravels, however, the more her own well-being comes in peril. Support the Show.
WandaVision, Star Wars: High Republic, & Wolfwalkers
February 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBIn this Nerdy Chat roundup, Abby discusses an exciting traditional animated feature created overseas, Erik dabbles in Disney's latest Star Wars: High Republic novels, and Raphyel sheds light on the pacing and potential of Marvel's WandaVision. Raphyel and Abby both also have some exciting announcements on the writing front. Support the Show.
Beginning of "Metal In the Wall" Fantasy Short
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBThe gang begin the year's first Story By Nerds segment with Abby at the helm, taking us to an eerie New Hampshire home, where teenage Lucy unravels an unsuspecting presence lurking in her ancient home. Abby is almost on the final stretch of her latest book in her sci-fi epic series and Raphyel is tuning up his gears as he makes plans for publishing the Prossia series on Wattpad, publishing the SFN Anthology, and planning on possible collaborations with other authors throughout the year. Sup...
Beginning 2021 With Holiday Nerdy Stuff
January 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBAfter a near-month-long vacation, Abby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel discuss the multitude of entertainment that kept them occupied over the Holiday Season. Abby also covers progress on her 5th book in her epic series while Raphyel announces plans for his Prossia series making its way to Wattpad. Support the Show.
The Best Stories of 2020
December 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBThis podcast gang concludes this season with a round-off of the best science fiction and fantasy adventures that spanned across multiple platforms of media, voted by the SFN Newsletter subscribers. Support the Show.