Nerdcognito

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Nerds invite you into their world and chats about TTRPGs w/ OSR vibes, Board & Video Games, pop culture, & more!

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September 02, 2025 Becoming a Great Gamer? - Nerdcognito Episode 292
This week the team discusses influential items, be they products, books, people, experiences, and more that made them the gamers that they are today. Though not experts, the boys (and girl) talk about nuance that was memorable and "gamer-life"-shaping! It's a great conversation that will have you thinking fondly back on YOUR impactful moments both at and away from the TTRPG/Gaming table!

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August 26, 2025 West Marching On! - Nerdcognito Episode 291
A West Marches campaign style is going to be adopted by Critical Role. Before the format gets defiled, we are obligated to run down what that type of game actually is, giving nods to rationale, reason, and (yes) the BrOSR for refining the style of gameplay. Who knows how this Classic Gaming style is going to be corrupted and reimagined by the modern gaming creators and audience? Plus, Bert is already mourning the anticipated revision of Dark Sun by Wizards of the Coast.

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August 19, 2025 Defining and Defending the OSR - Nerdcognito Episode 290
When drama mongers, grifters, and Fauxs need to drum up clicks or controversy, they often attack "the OSR." Do they even know what the OSR is? This week, we definitively define the OSR and call out these internet warriors for their bad behavior. No longer should this bad behavior be used to juke numbers. No one is getting a pass, from "creators" to "commentators."

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August 12, 2025 Brennan Lee Mulligan Thinks Math is Too Hard - Nerdcognito Episode 289
Critical Role's new DM, Brennan Lee Mulligan recently took the opportunity to not only dump on Classic Gamers and philosophy, but showed the world that he felt basic subtraction is too hard to include in a game. Isn't it grand how the concept of THAC0, love it or hate it, seperates the wheat from the chaff? Plus, Molly Sideshave might just be morphing into one of us!

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August 05, 2025 Railroading?!? - Nerdcognito Episode 288
We're chugging down the line! This week we look into the dreaded DM device.... railroading. Is there any good that can come of it? Why and how is it applied in Dungeons and Dragons and the TTRPG hobby? Also, we have a chat with Ben from the Manacaster team about their current projects!

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July 29, 2025 Ginny's D&D Romance Guide - Nerdcognito Episode 287
This week, the gang EFAPs a Ginny Di video dedicated to bringing "romance" to your TTRPG table. Digging deeper in the video, discussion emerges about the social state of our nerd culture, and culture in general. Plus, RD learns the word "situationship," and promptly melts down. After the nerds recover, they also briefly dig into the news.

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July 22, 2025 Playing with Yourself, aka "Solo Gaming" - Nerdcognito Episode 286
Solo gaming has always existed but has seen large boons thanks to board games and TTRPGs over the last decade. This week Ryan, Bert, and Kyle dig into the idea of solo gaming and discuss its nuances. Plus, due to popular demand, Siobhan officially joins the gang for her first full episode of the big show!

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July 15, 2025 Mothership Mania and D&D "Franchising" - Nerdcognito Episode 285
This week, Ryan finally got to introduce Bert and his core group to the sci-fi horor experience that is Mothership. Listen to their thoughts on the game, it's feel, and how they will handle some horrific nuance at the table. Then, sandwiched in with the news is a detailed discussion about Dungeons and Dragons newest executive in charge of "franchise," WotC vet and the man that ran Halo into the ground. How's THAT for a "fresh start?"

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July 08, 2025 Does Your Game Flow? - Nerdcognito Episode 284
How important is it that you as a Dungeon Master and your players have a good "flow" in your game? It's not just about moving along plot points or hitting story beats... it is an overall feeling that your table is not stuck in the mud! The guys discuss this before an interview with the creator of Mafia Blitz, the new "werewolf-esque" game that's coming soon!

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1h 14min
July 01, 2025 SPECIAL: Wonderfilled or Wonder-fooled with Stephen Dinehart? - Nerdcognito Episode 283
Wonderfilled Games founder and CEO Stephen Erin Dinehart IV has been making waves, anti-white statements, and according to some "crashed out" over the past two weeks. Ryan David had questions, opinions, and accusations that needed answers, so he invited Stephen on for a brutally honest and frank discussion about his actions and statements. Finalize your opinion and decide if we all were "Wonderfooled." Enjoy the UNCUT and EXCLUSIVE full interview with Stephen.

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