This week, Mike’s had all sorts of new opportunities for tabletop gaming, with more exciting stuff coming up. He talks all about it in the Gaming Table segment. Then, on Fingertips, he cleans out a handful of old topics, including miscellaneous game talk, monkey greeting cards, Mike’s idea for an undead hand swarm, the movie magic of the summer of ‘82, plus cybersecurity and other nerd talk. Then R2 dishes listener-submitted questions on the Pod-O-Matic: seawater salinity, Zambonis, The Black Tapes podcast, Anthony Jeselnik, and discovering old music. Throw in some Listener Betrayal, and we’ve got ourselves a party.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 129 – Mad Monkeys

In this episode, Mike talks about his busy, busy week: a Reel Big Fish concert, playing Pathfinder, a Scout lock-in with his son, and his other son’s date where they went to church and Deadpool – two great activities that go great together. Also, funny stuff from the Nerd Pride forums, and the origin of Dude. On the Pod-O-Matic, R2 serves up four new listener-submitted questions covering horror anthology movies, the color of Nerd Pride and more. And of course he ends with Listener Betrayal where he reads all the comments he’s garnered while recording this episode. A wonderful end to a wild and crazy week. You’ll hate yourself in the morning if you miss your chance to listen now. Get in here!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 128 – Yankee Doodle Dandy

In this episode, Mike opens with some lengthy feedback on the matter of Chewie-Leia hugging. Then he steps into the Science Corner to talk about pollster Ann Selzer and the fuzzy nature of some polling processes, with an extended detour into his own experiences with the Fantasy Movie League. In the Pod People segment, Mike reaffirms his love for Getting On with James Urbaniak, but also discusses a new (to him) podcast called TV Guidance Counselor. And then since it’s Deadpool week, Mike has a Nerd Rage about people who want a kid-friendly Deadpool. R2 shows up for some Pod-O-Matic, and delivers three listener-submitted questions this week about Mike’s ultimate gaming room, regional accents and code-switching, and why Mercury is called Mercury even though it’s not made of mercury. Listener Betrayal caps off the episode, and among other stuff, Mike gives a recap of the Valentine weekend… which DIDN’T include a screening of Deadpool, but was otherwise pretty perfect.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 127 – Fall Preview Issue

It’s a short podcast this week, but one filled with love! Mike raves about Orange is the New Black, which he has FINALLY gotten around to watching. Then in his Gaming Table segment, he talks about Pathfinder and Homeroom before revealing how he’s getting to play Kobolds! again. Then R2 comes out for the Pod-O-Matic and delivers five listener submitted questions ranging from reality shows to Sit’N’Spins to the ideal podcast length. Once again, it’s short, but so much love and nerdity. Exactly the sort of pick-me-up you needed to start your week.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 126 – Orange is the New Kobolds

First up, Mike shares two new webcomics he’s been enjoying: O Human Star and Strong Female Protagonist. In the Science Corner, he delves into the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy before launches into the newly announced possible Planet Nine! Turns out Mike just rewatched one of his favorite 80s movies, Heathers. Does it hold up? On the History segment, it’s a discussion of 1763, the turning point between happy British colonies in America and the seeds of revolution. Then R2 shows up for the Pod-O-Matic section, with listener submitted questions about the Black Tapes and Tanis podcasts, the old Animalcast ‘drunkisode’, Mike’s favorite R.E.M. song, and so much more. Come join us by the fire and enjoy an hour of glorious nerdity… just like Grandma used to make.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 125 – Epicycles

Mike’s finally getting over his illness, and cranks it up this week with the Gaming Table: Homeroom, Battle Sheep and the awesomeness of Blue Orange Games, Mike getting trounced yet again by his kids at Carcassonne and Guillotine, not to mention epic Pathfinder ogre battles. Then, in a Nerd Culture Report, Mike explains how he thinks he killed Alan Rickman, and then details his harrowing six hours of surviving without a smartphone. Chilling. Then it’s Firefly and Walking Dead on ROKU, before R2 finally rolls out to deliver up listener-submitted questions for the Pod-O-Matic. They include Mike as a dog, the implications of a Nerd Pride base society, the KonMari Method, spicy food, old people ice cream, and Mike’s choice of ice sculpture for his son’s wedding… plus so much more! If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one podcast episode with you, you know it would have to be this one. Don’t wait til the island–listen now!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 124 – Dr Lazarus RIP

Mike finally saw The Force Awakens! More than that, he also got to see Hateful Eight. And technically Knights of Badassdom too, but c’mon… it’s a Science Fiction DOUBLE Feature, so guess which ones Mike spends his time on. After that, Mike goes into Pod People and talks about a new geek podcast by a friend and member of Nerd Pride Radio, called Angry Geeks VS. The we polish off the meticulously plotted portion of the show with some Nerd Rage, as Mike complains about the soulless nature of retail work. In part 2 of the show, R2 rolls out in his fully pimped out Pod-O-Matic bubble and serves up a half-dozen listener-submitted topics, including the Kessel Run, Mike’s imaginary doctorate, and a Shakespeare-themed FMK–plus temperature preference, sporadic podcasts, and the legal/ethical guidelines of Listener Betrayal. Throw in some ACTUAL Listener Betrayal, and we’ve got ourselves a podcast! If you want to win this week’s billion-dollar jackpot, then you can’t afford to miss this episode!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 123 – Star Wars 7, Hateful 8

Mike opens with a host of Uncomfortable Topics, just to clear the air and his PocketMod and start the new year with a clean slate. After that, it’s the Gaming Table and the slew of games he’s been playing over the holidays. Bob’s Burgers shows up on the ROKU segment and two new story podcasts on Pod People. Then R2 hits the scene with seven brand new listener submitted questions, and even a little bit of Listener Betrayal at the end. Nerd Pride is the only resolution you need for the new year. Stock up now!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 122 – Namby Pamby

A recap of Mike’s holidays, recording on Boxing Day. The gifts, the food, the family time… it’s all in here. And what did Mike get for Christmas? If you guessed “a whole bunch of new games” you’d be exactly right! Plus there’s R2 with a bunch of Pod-O-Matics, and of course a little bit of Listener Betrayal. A great end to a great year. Come listen and help me finish this year in style.

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 121 – Boxing Day Report

First up, Mike’s a liar. But after we get that out of the way, he’s got a report on his son’s new tattoo. There’s a little Pathfinder talk at the Gaming Table, but mostly, this week is about Paranoia… one of the most awesome RPGs ever. Aidan’s got no less than FOUR movie reviews, and then R2 rolls out a handful of Pod-O-Matic questions from Nerd Pride listeners. Plus 40 minutes of bonus content after the credits. It’s crazy! Join us!

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Nerd Pride Radio, Episode 120 – Paranoid