Stories For Nerds Podcast

In this nerdy chat EpiXode, Abby sheds some light on an interesting take in a popular fantasy book story, Beware of Chicken. Meanwhile, Scott can't deny his enjoyment of Thor: Love & Thunder while Erik starts watching the latest season of the popular Overlord anime series.Show NotesBOOKSRune MageThe Thief's DaughterOTHER NEWSGreen LanternRick & Morty Season 6 Premiere DateSupport the show

Jerry thought his latest virtual MMORPG was all fun and literal games until he suddenly woke up within it and couldn't find a means of exiting it. It's only when he meets another person in a similar predicament that he discovers the truth, and the truth isn't sound anywhere near promising. SHOW NOTESBOOKSSwordmasterthe Abhorsen Chronicles Other NewsHan Solo Actor Joins the MCUBlack Mirror Season 6 Cast RevealsSupport the show

The SFN gang cover a multitude of nerdy books, film, streaming shows, anime, and video games as Summer content kicks off. Abby offers a deep analysis of Umbrella Academy, Raphyel and Erik have opposing thoughts on Disney+'s Ms. Marvel Series, Scott offers a library of old and new anime animations, and even more.Show NotesBOOKSHouse of Sky and BreathBattleship UnityOTHER NEWSPaper Girls Live Action AdaptationSupport the show

Mar goes toe-to-toe with the Anika, the human ambassador's daughter, during the final hours of his last tour on Earth. Can the young girl convince him to reconsider the fate of the Earth, or is it too little too late?SHOW NOTESBOOKSKnightmare ArcanistTaking SpaceOTHER NEWSLOTR Anime Cast RevealedAn IRL Squid Game?!Support the show

Abby, Erik, and Raphyel feel the nostalgia from different levels via the fourth seasons of Netflix's Stranger Things while Scott takes a dive into what might be considered the most popular new anime series on the planet, Spy X Family. Meanwhile, Erik and Raphyel are turning cartwheels (be it bad ones) with the latest Star Wars mini series, Obi Wan Kenobi.SHOW NOTESThe Spaceship in the StoneThe Last Elysian OracleDisney + Event September Date AnnouncementJurassic World: Dominion PremiereSupport the show

The alien representative Mar has already made up in his mind to be rid of the primitive human race before they prove to be an even greater threat in the future. How can the unexpected tour guide from the human ambassador's daughter, Anika, make him reconsider?SHOW NOTESBOOKSSea of Tranquilitythe AcademyOTHER NEWSRick & Morty AnimeObi Wan Kenobi SeriesSupport the show

The gang goes into the back catalog of nerdy media with thoughts on the Batman, It Takes Two, and expectations on the latest addition to the Marvel MCU, Doctor Strange In the Universe of Madness.Show NotesBOOKSThe Electric KingdomThe Lost RedeemerOTHER NEWSDr. Strange In the Multiverse of MadnessSupport the show

Planet Earth has one last chance to save itself from annihilation when a young representative from an alien empire is left in charge of giving one final evaluation. With his mind already set in place, he's caught by surprise upon realizing how Earth intends to win his Empire's favor.SHOW NOTESBOOKSShards of EarthFrost On the GrasslandsOTHER NEWSAmazon In the Lead For Voltron Live ActionGOT Star At the Helm For Minecraft MovieSupport the show

The gang has a multitude of nerdy media that they either highly recommend to check out or avoid altogether, ranging from books, anime, television, and film.Show NotesBOOKSShepherd MoonAge of AshOTHER NEWSElden Ring Devs Want To Work With Ring of Time AuthorSonic the Hedgehog 2Support the show

Loedt's aspirations for the Vercenian, Marellius, takes an unexpected twist in the conclusion of SFN's second Stories By Nerds short story of the year, "Resonance".Show NotesBooksTowers of HeavenMagicaOther NewsGhost Wire TokyoMoon KnightHalo TV SeriesSupport the show

This nerdy chat EpiXode includes a brief analysis on the latest season of Outlander, a thought-provoking anime called To Your Eternity, and a literal shipload of Star Trek.Show NotesBOOKSDragon PearlPlanet B-17OTHER NEWSSupport UkraineThe Batman's Penguin Spinoff Gets the GreenlightWarner Bros. Films Get Pushed BackSupport the show

The relationship between the plagued swordsmith, Loedt, and the occupying general who sought out the power behind the so-called godsword deepens when the general wishes to not only obtain the sword, but the knowledge and insight needed into making it. All three authors have had positive runs in  their personal writing productivity in the meantime, with Abby starting a brand new story after concluding her 7-book series, Scott committing to publishing a dragon novel, and Raphyel taking embracing the the writing itch if even for a moment for his contribution to the latest part in SFN's "Resonance."SHOW NOTES:BOOKSThe Apollo MurdersPax Galactica - A Space Opera OTHER NEWSElden RingSupport the show

The gang covers all nerdy fronts in this nerdy chat EpiXode, discussing books, tv, movies, anime, and video games alike. Abby caught up with Arcane, the Witcher, the Expanse, and Encanto while she was in the hospital over the Holidays. Scott and Erik both have a dose of anime goodies to recommend, like Demon Slayer Season 2 and Tokyo Revengers. Raphyel shares his thoughts on the latest nerdy shows on television, like Peacemaker and the Book of Boba Fett.Show Notes:BOOKSWinterset HollowsJuggernautOTHER NEWSFuturama ReturnsSupport the show

The gang begins its first story by nerds segment by traveling back to Ancient Rome, where a Legionnaire meets a man who's in possession of what appears to be a powerful magic sword.Show NotesBOOKSthe Taintedthe GreenhouseOTHER NEWSthe Legend of Vox Machina PremieresSupport the show

The first Epixode of the SFN Podcast's 7th season plays catch up, with Scott, Erik, and Raphyel covering what nerdy interests kept them occupied during their Winter break. All three watched the Netflix Dark Comedy, Don't Look Up, Scott and Erik offer anime recommendations like Platinum End, and Raphyel and Erik debate their mixed thoughts on the earliest episodes of Disney+'s the Book of Boba Fett.SHOW NOTES:BooksFirestorm: Descent Book 1HaladrasOther NewsHBO's Peacemaker PremierSupport the show

Previous Featured Storyteller Jeff H. Haskell talks about how his personal experiences shaped the story and characters in his "Butcher of Orcin" short storySupport the show

Raphyel, Abby, Scott, and Erik bring the podcast's 2021 season to a close with announcing the best scif-fi and fantasy stories told across various genres while shedding light on their personal favorites throughout the year.Support the show

Previous Featured Storyteller Author MB Mooney discusses his gritty fantasy short story, "My Father's Sword."Support the show

Sorry for the delay! :( We needed to give people more time to cast their vote.Please feel free to cast your own for your favorite sci-fi and fantasy stories of 2021.VOTE HERESupport the show

Newcomer Author Elle Beaumont shares her fascination with one of the most iconic mythical creatures and their role in the short story, "There Be Dragons".Support the show