Stories For Nerds Podcast

The gang gets back to their usual format, this time discussing the elements that make up one of the more taxing versions of science fiction. We also discuss Raphyel's and Abby's dilemma with HBO's Silicon Valley, what makes Sony's Horizon: Zero Dawn so compelling... And Raphyel learns what it's like when you do not know your rant is being recorded...Support the show

THE SUMMER MOVIE SEASON IS UPON US!!!! ... and the hosts may not be quite as ecstatic about the upcoming films that cater to the nerdy community as you might think. From Guardians of the Galaxy, Pirates of the Carribean, the Mummy, and even Despicable Me, we discuss the first half of the Summer 2017 films movie studios are hoping will bring money to the bank, and where Raphyel, Scott, and Abby, sit with them.Support the show

We've had some amazing Featured Storytellers who have offered some great tales in the fantasy genre, so it's about time we have a sci-fi person represent! Author C.C. Ekeke has an epic space opera series called Star Brigade, and he discusses how his love for science fiction series like Mass Effect, Farscape, Star Wars and more have inspired the stories he creates.Support the show

This EpiXode is a MASSIVE 1.5 hours long 'cause a lot of things were covered in the nerd community this week. From the release of Persona 5, patches to Mass Effect: Andromeda, a surprise episode release of Rick & Morty, to a pleasant surprise from the new Power Rangers Move and beyond! On top of that, we had Author DJ Butler on the show to talk about his "Witchy Eye" novel. So get comfy. This is an epic one!Support the show

The struggle is real! What is the best way to discover those unknown hidden gems caught in the mass of white noise? Raphyel, Abby, and Scott give their thoughts from both a reader and writer's perspective.The hosts also discuss Abby's latest audio book interests, including "the Girl with All the Gifts," Scott's latest gaming, including "Tales of the Abyss," and Raphyel shares his thoughts on Marvel's "Iron Fist."Support the show

The SFN hosts break down all the elements that make up one of the most popular sub-genres, urban fantasy. They also discuss what the possible origins of UF were, and some of the more popular stories that reside in it Support the show

The SFN gang discusses those who are bringing fresh ideas to storytelling and how they influence the writing, movie, video game, and television industries.Support the show

In this EpiXode, the hosts compare the pros and cons to sci-fi/fantasy stories that can be told within one installment to those that require several segments.Support the show

In our second EpiXode of the year, we bring Fantasy Author Katie Cross of the "Network Series" on board to discuss why her saga about young witches has gained so much acclaim and why YOU should pick it up ASAP.We also discuss how you can get the first book in the series for FREE.Support the show

With the first episode of the new year, the SFN hosts continue their discussion on the best sort of characters in our favorite stories. Now they tackle the unsung heroes who add an extra level of awesome to our favorite stories, the supporting characters.Support the show

We had a great discussion about what elements make up the best heroes and protagonist in our last episode. So it only seemed fair that we consider what makes up the best villains and antagonists in the stories we love, as well.Support the show

The hero’s journey predates a time when we used to document our history, but it is still quite prevalent today. We see it of course in the books we read, the games we play, and the television shows and movies we watch.After all this time, why are we still drawn to the adventures of another and how have our protagonists changed throughout the ages? Listen to your three hosts' perspectives in this epic hour-long episode!Support the show

It's the Holiday Season, which means some of this year's most anticipated games are finally available. Nowadays, a good video game isn't only determined by gameplay alone, but through many of the same elements we use to rate our favorite books, tv shows, and movies. In this episode, our hosts discuss such elements, how they have actually inspired their own stories, and where we might see our latest fantastic storytelling medium going in the future.Support the show

Do you want to read stories from authors who have a pure passion in writing tales for themselves and nothing more, or would you prefer the adventures of an author who writes exactly what you want but at the price of passion being omitted from the process?In this episode, Raphyel, Scott, and Abby discuss which method they prefer, as the ones offering the stories.Support the show

In our first episode of SFN, we're introduced to the podcast hosts, Raphyel M. Jordan, Abby Goldsmith, and Scott Parkin. We get a little background on the writers' profession, what topics we're going to discuss in geeky nerd culture, and how we want to connect to our most important asset, YOU, our readers!Support the show