First up, Mike’s gotta talk about Captain America: Civil War (spoiler warning: he loved it). Then he rants for a while about FaceBook’s name rule and transgender bathroom issues (not related). There’s a little Pathfinder talk as he goes into the latest game session and how much Mike loves his bard. And then he closes out the first half of the show talking about how much he enjoys Once Upon a Time. On the Pod-O-Matic, R2 rolls up a half-dozen new listener submitted questions for Mike to answer, and then it’s straight into Listener Betrayal and a truly horrifying surgical story. You wanna hear how Mike scared a doctor in the ER? Well this is your chance! The time to listen is now.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 137 – Make My Own Wings

Just a short episode this week. Mike wishes everyone a happy Mothers Day, and then talks briefly about how he hurt his thumbs, how he once threatened to sue H.G. Wells, and how much he’s enjoying Slither.io. There’s five new listener-submitted questions for the Pod-O-Matic, and even a little Listener Betrayal at the end. It’s the perfect way to start your week.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 136 – Mothers Day

Mike gets a question from a new listener and spends a half hour explaining what roleplaying games are. Thanks Irish Fan. Then a few little topics and observations to clear the list, and it’s time for the Pod-O-Matic. This week, Mike and Aidan answer five listener-submitted queries including an FMK on Norse gods, a would-you-rather on losing body parts, co-op vs. adversarial games, Redwall, and the spice Melange. Mix in some Listener Betrayal, and you’ve got yourself an episode. Come sit by the fire with me, and we’ll chat.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 135 – Open the Kimono

Mike’s excited about his new Nerd Pride Radio forums! Then he talks about how 10-years-ago-Mike is kind of a dick. But also how his 10-year-old son Noah’s musical taste only serve to highlight how awesome he is. It’s shark/dolphin/ichthyosaur week on the Science Corner, and Mike’s playing Pathfinder AND Paranoia at his Gaming Table. Not enough for you? Well then let’s add on a Pod People segment and Mike is inspired by Patrick Stewart and Judd Apatow on the Nerdist podcast. Not to mention a half-dozen listener-submitted Pod-O-Matic questions, and over half an hour of Listener Betrayal this week. If Socrates were alive today, THIS is the podcast he’d listen to. So what are you waiting for?

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 134 – How Many Elephants

Mike talks about how awesome Community Game Night is. Then he talks about the quest for a list of the most important Must-See movies of all time. There’s updates on the Holy Trinity, Yancey’s new donkey, and tragedy in the guinea pig family. Mike also talks about his website’s ongoing Deadpool game as well as his upcoming Paranoia game and the (hopefully) imminent release of his new Nerd Pride forums. On the Pod-O-Matic, Mike answers questions about Inside/Out, Tim Curry, Jedis and Thor’s hammer, Literal Game Titles, an Avengers FMK, and outrage culture.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 133 – Slash Nerd

First a little Metatalk, as Mike explains the April 1st update, the continuing broken state of the Nerd Pride forums, and his birthday gift from his brother. There’s a nerd culture report about the soon-to-be free Toonz animation software, and the naming of the newest Antarctic research vessel in the Science Corner. There’s miscellaneous gaming talk, and then Mike uses Glenn Beck’s review of Batman vs. Superman as a launching point to talk about the us vs. them mentality so pervasive in today’s world. After all of that, R2 finally shows up with the Pod-O-Matic. There’s listener-submitted questions about self-driving cars, Mike’s time in county jail, and the best way to have pancakes, along with almost a half-dozen other topics. Come revel in the nerdity!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 132 – Boaty McBoatface

Just a brief announcement to update everyone on exciting upcoming events!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Special Announcement

To open, Mike talks about being on the Fantasy Movie League Podcast this week, followed by discussion of podcast advertising. Then, he raves about this show on Netflix he just started watching… Twin Peaks! Ever heard of it? Yeah, probably not, it’s pretty new. And then in the History segment, it’s unknowable history and the African griots. As for R2, he’s got 8 brand new listener-submitted Pod-O-Matic questions: chimeras for a new age; the lowest rung of nerddom; cake doughnuts vs yeast doughnuts; Mike’s favorite marsupial; and so much more! If you ever want a shot at hanging with the cool kids, then get in here and listen now!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 131 – Disjointed and Pointless

In this very special episode, Mike apologizes for not having time to record a real episode this week. And then he babbles on for another fifteen minutes.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Special Non-Episode Episode

Mike starts by talking about the Fantasy Movie League and their recent awards. In the Science Corner, he talks about the accuracy and reliability of Wikipedia. At the Gaming Table, it’s all about the awesome people at Humble Bundle and their amazing Pathfinder bundle on sale now. Plus, he talks Orange is the New Black and the nature of diversity, characterization, and nudity on that show. For the Pod-O-Matic, R2 delivers five new listener-submitted questions about what comic Mike would make, his favorite nerd moment of 2015, his Chewbacca impression, witches’ brew, and harvesting water ice in space. All this and even some new voices in Listener Betrayal. What more could a Kreemorian fangor beast ask for?

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 130 – Hooch Chitty