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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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1 hr 24 min
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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1 hr 29 min
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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1 hr 15 min
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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1 hr 14 min
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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1 hr 10 min
June 24, 2025 Castles: "Walls of Stone; Tales of Glory!" - Nerdcognito Podcast Episode 282
This week, Bert and Jack steer the conversation to Castles! Why are these structures revered and critical components in our tabletop and fantasy games? Naturally, the conversation spirals around to all sorts of tangents, and why shouldn't it? Especially considering that RD is still out on vacation and Kyle slept through his alarm!

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42 min
June 17, 2025 Have Some Class! - Nerdcognito Podcast Episode 281
The guys continue where they left off last week and finish out the news before they dive into a discussion of creating custom classes. Of course, this spirals into a full on discussion about classes, class systems, and other tangents! Have some class... give a listen or watch!

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51 min
June 10, 2025 Large Scale Combat in D&D/TTRPGs - Nerdcognito Episode 280
As the gang looks forward to a week of vacation, this first part of a two part episode brings you a discussion of large scale combat and big battles in TTRPGs! There are a bevy of ways to handle these as a Dungeon Master, but when your party goes to war... what works for YOUR table? All the massive scale chatter you can handle, plus a tiptoe into the news make for a delightful "part one" episode!

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1 hr 4 min
June 03, 2025 Why Does it ALWAYS Come Down to SEX? - Nerdcognito Episode 279
Lord Matteus sits in as guest host to discuss eroticism, sexuality, and naughty bits in gaming -- specifically taking a look at Paizo's new rainbow-stravaganza game blurring the lines between the gaming table and LGBT activism. After the news, the gang talks about long game sequels and how a show can be necro'ed, sometimes after decades!

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1 hr 30 min
May 27, 2025 D&D Campaign Longevity: Why WE Have It and SparkeTrolls Don't - Nerdcognito Episode 278
We know that the "six sessions" that the modern DnD gamer call a campaign seems short, so this week we ask the question of "why?" The differences between Classic Gaming/OSR tables vs. modern absolutely impact how we can have campaigns lasting years while they can't make a week. Then after the news, the guys break down the latest in the City State of the Invincible Overlord drama between Judge's Guild and Goodman Games.

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1 hr 14 min