Dads Doing Nerd Shit

Matt, Jim and Dusty discuss the series finale of WandaVision, the implications for the MCU moving forward and think about the implications of AI being considered "human".After Matt does his shtick for our #forgemyhero giveaway and a word from our friends at The Natural Ones, the Dads talk about Pixels Dice.  The Kickstarter is finally live and Jim and Dusty jumped in feet first, while Matt is more hesitant.Dads Doing Nerd Shit is hosted by Dustin Murphy, Jim White and Matt Ellis.Episode Produced by Dustin Murphy, Matt Ellis and Jim WhiteEdited by Jim WhiteGraphic Design by Matt EllisSocial Media by Matt Ellis  Special thanks to LonePeakMusic for the use of their track Blitz- Retro Gaming Version for our backing needs in this episode.  Their music can be found at www.lonepeakmusic.bandcamp.com

Well... it was bound to happen eventually... we completely lost the first half of this episode.  Regardless, we decided that a half episode was better than no episode.So this week we are joined by our first Fan: Justin.  We talk Star Wars books, movies, video games and more. Dads Doing Nerd Shit is hosted by Dustin Murphy, Jim White and Matt Ellis.Episode Produced by Dustin Murphy and Matt Ellis Edited by Jim WhiteGraphic Design by Matt EllisSocial Media by Matt Ellis and Dustin MurphySpecial thanks to guest Justin ShepardSpecial thanks to LonePeakMusic for the use of their track Blitz- Retro Gaming Version for our backing needs in this episode.  Their music can be found at www.bandcamp.lonepeakmusic.com

While Jim is moving into his new house, Matt and Dustin take charge and have a conversation about Pre-MCU comic book movies and television shows.  After the break Matt and Dustin talk about the new Mortal Kombat red-band trailer and trail into some nostalgia and sidetrack into other upcoming releases (since Jim isn't there to keep them on track). Check out our friends at Frankenculture wherever you listen to podcasts or follow them on their socials.https://frankenculture.com/https://twitter.com/Frankenculturehttps://www.instagram.com/frankenculture/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/frankencultureCheck out our friends at Nerd Of All Trades wherever you listen to podcasts or follow their socials.https://www.facebook.com/noatpodcast/https://twitter.com/noatpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nerd.ofalltrades/  Special thanks to LonePeakMusic for the use of their track Blitz- Retro Gaming Version for our backing needs in this episode.  Their music can be found at www.lonepeakmusic.bandcamp.com

This week the Dads discuss some of their favorite, and least favorite,   cover songs.  After the break they discuss Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and some of the differences between the TMNT they grew up with versus the newest versions of TMNT.Check out our friends at Frankenculture wherever you listen to podcasts or follow them on their socials.https://frankenculture.com/https://twitter.com/Frankenculturehttps://www.instagram.com/frankenculture/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/frankencultureCheck out our friends at Nerd Of All Trades wherever you listen to podcasts or follow their socials.https://www.facebook.com/noatpodcast/https://twitter.com/noatpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/nerd.ofalltrades/

This week the Dads discuss the work of J. R. R. Tolkien and why Dusty hasn't read any of them or even seen the movies.  Matt and Jim also find out that Dustin is way behind on his Nerd Credentials and make him a few deals.

This Week we finish up creating a character for our home game and talk more about the mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons.  We touch on some more magic and environment aspects as well as talk about the settings that you could create a game in.Check out our friends at Nerd of All TradesFacebook: @NOATPodcastInstagram: @nerd.ofalltradesTwitter: @NOATPodcastDads Doing Nerd Shit is hosted by Dustin Murphy, Jim White and Matt Ellis.Episode Produced by Matt Ellis and Jim White Edited by Jim WhiteGraphic Design by Matt EllisSocial Media by Matt Ellis and Dustin MurphySpecial thanks to LonePeakMusic for the use of their track Blitz- Retro Gaming Version for our backing needs in this episode.  Their music can be found at www.bandcamp.lonepeakmusic.com

This week we roll initiative and dive deep into Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition.  We talk the basics of creating a character and why you shouldn't be overwhelmed by the Player's Handbook.  From choosing a race and class, to magic items and beyond.  Join us as we create a character to use in our own game, DM'd by Matt.Dads Doing Nerd Shit is hosted by Dustin Murphy, Jim White and Matt Ellis.Episode Produced by Matt Ellis and Jim White Edited by Jim WhiteGraphic Design by Matt EllisSocial Media by Matt Ellis and Dustin MurphySpecial thanks to LonePeakMusic for the use of their track Blitz- Retro Gaming Version for our backing needs in this episode.  Their music can be found at www.bandcamp.lonepeakmusic.com

Join Dusty, Matt and Jim as they discuss what kind of "Gamer" they consider them selves and some of the video games they enjoy playing.  After the break they discuss some of their favorite games past and present and what games deserve to be brought to current platforms.Many thnaks to LonePeakMusic for the use of their track Blitz- Retro gaming Version for our backing needs in this episode.

This week Dusty, Matt and Jim discuss WandaVision and MCU phase 4.  Does WandaVision make sense with what we currently know about the MCU?  Whats going on with all the subliminal stuff?  We look at what is slated to come out for 2021 in the MCU.  Movies like Black Widow, Shang-chi and the Ten Rings and Spiderman 3.  Series like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and What If...?After the break Jim asks the question "what if you take a movie and replace everyone except one actor with muppets?".  Hilarity ensues as we bring up some weird ideas and then move into bringing cartoons to life and who would play the characters.If you would like to add to the conversation we can be found on facebook, instagram and twitter by searching @dadsdoingnerdshit.  Please rate and review us on whatever platform you find us on, it really helps us get out there and reach new people.Special thanks to LonePeakMusic for the us of the track Blitz- Retro Gaming Version for our backing needs.  They can be found at bandcamp.lonepeakmusic.com

This week we discuss some of our music preferences and the emotions behind them.  After the break we dive into some of our experiences with the Table Top Role Playing Game Dungeons & Dragons, specifically our home brew game set in the fictional world of Bar'Venin.  We talk about our characters, some of their motives and touch on some of the antics they have gotten into so far.We would like to thank LonePeakMusic for the use of their track Blitz- retro gaming version for our backing needs in this episode.  You can check out their music at www.bandcamp.LonePeakMusic.com