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
Industry Shakers Who Inspire
March 02, 2017 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBThe SFN gang discusses those who are bringing fresh ideas to storytelling and how they influence the writing, movie, video game, and television industries. Support the Show.
Stand Alones Vs Series
February 16, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBIn this EpiXode, the hosts compare the pros and cons to sci-fi/fantasy stories that can be told within one installment to those that require several segments. Support the Show.
Guest Award Winning Fantasy Author Katie Cross
February 01, 2017 05:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBIn our second EpiXode of the year, we bring Fantasy Author Katie Cross of the "Network Series" on board to discuss why her saga about young witches has gained so much acclaim and why YOU should pick it up ASAP.We also discuss how you can get the first book in the series for FREE. Support the Show.
Your Favorite Supporting Characters
January 25, 2017 05:00 - 56 minutes - 26.1 MBWith the first episode of the new year, the SFN hosts continue their discussion on the best sort of characters in our favorite stories. Now they tackle the unsung heroes who add an extra level of awesome to our favorite stories, the supporting characters. Support the Show.
What Makes A Great Villain?
December 15, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 32 MBWe had a great discussion about what elements make up the best heroes and protagonist in our last episode. So it only seemed fair that we consider what makes up the best villains and antagonists in the stories we love, as well. Support the Show.
What Makes A Great Protagonist
December 11, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.1 MBThe hero’s journey predates a time when we used to document our history, but it is still quite prevalent today. We see it of course in the books we read, the games we play, and the television shows and movies we watch.After all this time, why are we still drawn to the adventures of another and how have our protagonists changed throughout the ages? Listen to your three hosts' perspectives in this epic hour-long episode! Support the Show.
What Is Stories For Nerds?
December 11, 2016 05:00 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBIn our first episode of SFN, we're introduced to the podcast hosts, Raphyel M. Jordan, Abby Goldsmith, and Scott Parkin. We get a little background on the writers' profession, what topics we're going to discuss in geeky nerd culture, and how we want to connect to our most important asset, YOU, our readers! Support the Show.
Should the Authors You Love REALLY Write For Their Readers?
December 11, 2016 05:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBDo you want to read stories from authors who have a pure passion in writing tales for themselves and nothing more, or would you prefer the adventures of an author who writes exactly what you want but at the price of passion being omitted from the process?In this episode, Raphyel, Scott, and Abby discuss which method they prefer, as the ones offering the stories. Support the Show.
The Storytelling In Our Favorite Video Games
December 11, 2016 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.4 MBIt's the Holiday Season, which means some of this year's most anticipated games are finally available. Nowadays, a good video game isn't only determined by gameplay alone, but through many of the same elements we use to rate our favorite books, tv shows, and movies. In this episode, our hosts discuss such elements, how they have actually inspired their own stories, and where we might see our latest fantastic storytelling medium going in the future. Support the Show.