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Founded on the mission "Give unto others, that others may give" Forerunner Productions aims to influence society and culture by inspiring people to use their gifts to give back because our gifts were not meant for ourselves or the grave.Become a Patron!

Forerunner Productions


    • Dec 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 116 EPISODES


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    The Kite | Award Winning Short Film | Livestream Premeire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 93:40


    When a boy from an impoverished family spies the kite of his dreams, he's launched into a journey to obtain it - even if that means making it himself. However, what he finds on his journey for material happiness leads to something that will impact not only him, but generations of his family to come. Inspired by a True Story Written & Directed by Matt Benson Staring Daniel Cross & Wynton Ware with Sara Jane Palmer 'The Kite' Merchandise: https://611armory.com/collections/partner-merch Support our vision and watch Ad Free by becoming a member @ www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com

    Black Poets & Powerful Women | Black History Month Celebration | Multi-Dimensional Nerd Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 30:05


    An old episode from Feb. 2021 has Chad talking about black poets, some of whom were history's most powerful women, and the messages they wished to be carried through time to us today.

    Anacyclosis: The Cycle of Regimes P.2 | The Multi-Dimensional Nerd | The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 28:45


    Before becoming the Multi-Dimensional Nerd, Chad Garrett had the Chad Garrett Show. In this show, he had some great content we would like to re-share with the world! Starting with this classic two-part episode series.

    Anacyclosis: The Cycle of Regimes P.1 | The Multi-Dimensional Nerd | The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 25:39


    Before becoming the Multi-Dimensional Nerd, Chad Garrett had the Chad Garrett Show. In this show, he had some fantastic content that we would like to re-share with the world! Starting with this classic two-part episode series.

    Police Canine Handler Sean Powell Talks History and Honor | Back the Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 45:00


    Sean Powell is a former teacher serving on the Police Force and being trained as a Canine handler. He comes on to talk about his experiences on the beat, what it's like to work with police dogs, and how history can teach us so much about honor and what is right, true, and good.

    A Lineage at ANY Price | J.R.R. Tolkien's " The Lay of Aotrou & Itroun"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 7:53


    What would you give to have an heir? Would you pay a secret price? In J.R.R. Tolkien's epic poem The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun plays out this question as a desperate lord calls on a shady hag to answer his desire.

    A Healthy Distrust of Authority | Young Conservative Voice | Let Freedom Ring with Noah Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 83:40


    Host of the Let Freedom Ring with Noah Ring podcast, Noah joins to talk about the young conservative movement! How did this 20 year old get his incredible start in politics? Is there a reason for his healthy distrust of authority? Should you adopt it as well? What's next for Noah's career? It's all covered in the great episode!

    'And Then There Were None' AS YOUVE NEVER HEARD IT | Agatha Christie | Immersive Audio Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 9:40


    Dive into one of Agatha Christie's greatest works for the first time, or revisit this classic work in a way you've never heard it before. This episode of Story Dose brings "And Then There Were None" alive in a way that the very best literary works deserve. Short message: 0:00 Episode Start: 02:33 For more amazing stories and content visit www.forerunnerproductions.com

    Avatar: The Way of Water Review | The Good, Bad, & Ugly Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 18:17


    Chad breaks down the good, bad, and ugly parts of Avatar: The Way of Water.

    THEMES & STORY of AVATAR 2 | Good, Band, & Ugly PART 2 | Movie Review & Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 25:20


    The Multi-Dimensional Nerd analyzes and reviews the themes that undergird the biggest blockbuster film since the world shut down. What makes Avatar worth watching? What can our society, especially fellow Christians, draw from the driving forces of this film? Part 2 of the Multi-Dimensional Nerd's movie review covers it all in the second part of his 'Good, Bad, and Ugly' breakdown.

    Avatar 2 UNDERRATED Characters | Good, Bad , & Ugly PART 1 | The Way of Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 16:28


    The Multi-Dimensional Nerd breaks down the good, bad, and ugly of Avatar: The Way of Water. Part 1 covers underrated characters, the actors that bring them to life, and some bonus nerd facts about where the best place to see the film is.

    Should I Stay or Should I Go | Sound Mixer from TIGER KING nerds out in Philosophical Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 78:44


    Brian Gililland is a friend of the Multi-Dimensional Nerd and inspired this riveting philosophical debate with his Facebook post. See who takes sides and where the pushback comes!

    Should I Stay or Should I Go | Sound Mixer from TIGER KING nerds out in Philosophical Debate | MDN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 78:44


    Brian Gililland is a friend of the Multi-Dimensional Nerd and inspired this riveting philosophical debate with his Facebook post. See who takes sides and where the pushback comes! Escape with us  @forerunnerproductions ​ www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com/support

    BAD & UGLY of Avatar: The Way of Water | Review & Breakdown | Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 18:17


    Wrapping up his Analysis of the new Avatar blockbuster, the Multi-Dimensional Nerd tackles the negatives that could come from the film and the technology used to make it.

    THEMES & STORY of AVATAR 2 | Movie Review & Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 25:20


    The Multi-Dimensional Nerd analyzes and reviews the themes that undergird the biggest blockbuster film since the world shut down. What makes Avatar worth watching? What can our society, especially fellow Christians, draw from the driving forces of this film? Part 2 of the Multi-Dimensional Nerd's movie review covers it all in the second part of his 'Good, Bad, and Ugly' breakdown. --------------------------- Support the channel at www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com --------------------------- Get Forerunner merch at www.forerunnerproductions.com/shop

    Avatar: The Way of Water Movie Breakdown | Good, Bad , & Ugly PART 1 | Characters & Performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 16:28


    The Multi-Dimensional Nerd breaks down the good, bad, and ugly of Avatar: The Way of Water. Part 1 covers underrated characters, the actors that bring them to life, and some bonus nerd facts about where the best place to see the film is. ------------------------ For EXCLUSIVE content & to help us make our own movies go to www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com and become a Forerunner today! ------------------------- For Forerunner Merch check out www.forerunnerproductions.com/shop

    Down in the Valley: The Hobbit Book Breakdown / The Multi-Dimensional Nerd / The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 30:25


    The Hobbit is a strange kind of children's tale. It's the kind of book we read to our kids more than handing it to them. Why? It's dense, has funny language, and needs a bit of guidance to get the most out of it. To help with that, Chad Garrett breaks down some of the most prominent morals The Hobbit offers.

    Gamenomics / The Multi-Dimensional Nerd / The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 39:27


    A video game player his whole life, Chad Garrett chooses to nerd out and share his fascination with video game economics and its impact and implications on our economy. 

    For Eternity to Come P.2 / The Multi-Dimensional Nerd / The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 25:57


    Based on his article by the same name, Chad W. Garrett dives deeper into the topics that motivated that article.

    For Eternity to Come P.1 / The Multi-Dimensional Nerd / The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 23:33


    Based on his article by the same name, Chad W. Garrett digs deeper into things that motivated him to write that article.

    Anacyclosis: The Cycle of Regimes / The Multi-Dimensional Nerd / The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 28:47


    Before becoming the Multi-Dimensional Nerd, Chad Garrett had the Chad Garrett Show. He had some amazing in this show that we would like to re-share with the world! Starting with this classic two-part episode series.

    Life Sucks?! | INVICTUS BREAKDOWN | William Ernest Henley | The Multi-Dimensional Nerd Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 23:48


    The Nerd talks life, mindset, and the philosophies derived from William Ernest Henley's poem 'Invictus'.

    Anacyclosis: The Cycle of Regimes / The Multi-Dimensional Nerd / The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 25:38


    Before becoming the Multi-Dimensional Nerd, Chad Garrett had the Chad Garrett Show. He had some amazing in this show that we would like to re-share with the world! Starting with this classic two-part episode series.

    Lord of the Rings LORE - Before the Books / The Multi-Dimensional Nerd / The Chad Garrett Show Vault

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 25:00


    Dive into the world of Middle Earth, discover the history of Tolkien's Legendarium, and learn about the great man that imagined it all! This a special episode from the days when The Multi-Dimensional Nerd was still known as The Chad Garrett Show.

    Aesop's Fables: The Slave and the Lion - Immersive Audio Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 2:30


    Forerunner Productions takes on Aesop's Fables in another fully immersive audio experience! Complete with sounds and music to drive home the atmosphere and the story, this short episode is the makes due on our promise to bring you more story content, done better than the next guy.

    Re-Post! - Ask the Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 53:07


    Yes, the episode name is dumb. Yes it's been two years. Yeas we still haven't found anything better. Great show though! Filled with a great paradox called Young Wisdom. Enjoy.

    Re-Post! - Attitude and Altitude

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 49:52


    Chase and Andre kick Chad off set for a special episode with their wives in an insightful episode!

    Re-Post! - Buses are Big Boy Taxis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 59:19


    Another popular episode! Chad and Andre welcome Sam Drew and Debbie Dovel back into the fold as we continue our series of blasts from the past and move toward the re-launch of this great show under a new name!

    Re-Post! - Five Guys on the Mic - Our Most Popular Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 65:33


    Our most popular episode makes a return! Check out where we've been as we prepare to share with you where we're going.  Andre, Chad, and Chase make their return with special guests Sam Drew and Austin Frieir. This just gets weird at times, and the only way to experience it is to give it a listen.

    Re-Post! - A Perspective of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 49:57


    We embrace the faith foundations of our company, we ask a hard question about thankfulness, touch on mentorship, and we build upon last weeks challenge. Joining us this week are Co-Hosts Chad Garrett and Chase Sizemore welcoming guests Kenzie Carroll and Debbie Dovel.

    Re-Post! - Essential Answers to Essential Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 49:57


    We're bringing back this awesome group show! To prepare you for where it's going, we want you to know where it's been.  This week Co-hosts Chad Garrett and Andre Deneault welcome guests Sam Drew and Brianna Merritt to discuss rest and productivity, the importance of history, and not invading Russia in winter. The crew even goes so far as to touch on writers perspectives of the importance of story to our culture and what stage of life is the most miserable.   Join us for exclusive content over at www.forerunnerproductions.com

    IMOD - The Choice to be Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 58:05


    Cindy Norge is owner of CB Dance Studios in Yorktown, VA, a member of the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce and survivor of an abusive marriage. In this episode Cindy describes her desire to provide a happy, loving environment for dancers of all types, her conqueror's heart forged in the crucible of a horrific situation, and how the key to her driven mindset can be boiled down to one major choice: the choice to be better. For more awesome content go to www.forerunnerproductions.com

    Re-Post! - Something New

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 47:45


    We're bringing this group show back! to prepare for what's coming, we want you to experience what has been. On this episode, Co-hosts Chad Garrett, Andre Deneault, and Chase Sizemore welcome Carl Baumann as a guest to talk about the company mission, inspiration, fathers in the home/family and we issue you, the listener, a challenge.

    The Slap Heard Round the World - Breakdown of the Oscars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 18:33


    Two cultural giants get into a piff at the Oscars and the world goes nuts. I break down what happened, and more importantly, what are the questions we should be asking each other about what kind of society we want to live in. Spoilers for stupid stuff out of hollywood from Chris Rock and Will Smith, and Denzel Washington gets an honorable mention.

    Driven to Relation with Liz Polinsky - Communicate and Connect - Impetus: Minds of the Driven

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 53:06


    Liz Polinsky is a Therapist specializing in marriage and couples counseling and host of the Communicate and Connect Podcast. She's a close friend to our host, and for the second time in their friendship they get to bring the conversations that they both love to you, the incredible audience.

    Who is Robin? - Bat Family Crash Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 22:19


    With the release of The Batman, and subsequently my review of the movie, I thought it fitting to give everyone a crash course on some of the Bat Family; namely the Robins. Who is Dick Grayson? Did Jason Todd really steal the wheels off the Batmobile? Is Tim Drake the best detective? If Damian Wayne really is a Wayne then that means that Bruce had to.... OMG. Discover the boy wonder in all his forms and get bonus characters along the way as I help you understand why Robin isn't just fun, but necessary to our favorite Dark Knight.

    21st Century Knight with Stefen Ash - Stories from the Sand Pit - Impetus: Minds of the Driven

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 53:20


    Stefen Ash is a former Knight at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament turned highly successful realtor in Gwinnett County, GA. Chad sits down to discuss old memories from their time in the sand together as well as what were the struggles of losing Stephan's first wife, how he kept himself together through such a difficult trial, and what is his philosophy that allows him to break down so many barriers and obstacles that have appeared through the course off his life. For more great content head over to www.forerunnerproductions.com

    THE BATMAN MOVIE REVIEW - MULTI-DIMENSIONAL NERD

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 14:57


    I take time to talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about The Batman staring Robert Pattinson. Does it hold up to Christopher Nolan's trilogy? Listen to find out.

    DONT PUT ME IN A BOX w/ KEAT - RAP MUSIC - CHRISTIAN - MUSIC INDUSTRY - IMPETUS: MINDS OF THE DRIVEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 52:40


    Chad Garrett sits down with KEAT, a rap music artist bringing faith and family values to a genre that many predict is the future of the music industry. KEAT talks about his family life, what it's like to be a new father, where his journey has taken him, and where he wants to go next in this stellar interview. For exclusive content from this episode head over to www.forerunnerproductions.com and become a Forerunner today!

    MOIVE BREAKDOWN - KINGDOM OF HEAVEN DIRECTORS CUT - CLIPS ADDED!!! - FINAL EPISODE - RIDLEY SCOTT

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 18:20


    The final episode of our breakdown of Ridley Scott's epic Kingdom of Heaven! This time The Nerd has added the clips from the movie so that you can experience exactly what he has been breaking down on each episode. Be sure to visit YouTube if you wish to see the all the movie clips we've added in for our latest discussion! Episode goes live on YouTube at 9AM ET Visit www.forerunnerproductions.com for more great content! CREDITS: TM & © Fox (2005) Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Cast: Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, David Thewlis Director: Ridley Scott Producers: Karim Abouobayd, Mark Albela, Bruce Devan, Lisa Ellzey, Jos Luis Escolar, Teresa Kelly, Branko Lustig, Henning Molfenter, Terry Needham, Denise O'Dell, Thierry Potok, Ridley Scott, Ty Warren Screenwriter: William Monahan

    GOD WILLS IT - KINGDOM OF HEAVEN MOVIE BREAKDOWN

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 27:03


    The last rerelease before we get new thoughts on this series! This one gets religious as we talk about the commentary Kingdom of Heaven has on faith and religion - specifically as it pertains to Christianity. For more awesome content visit www.forerunnerproductions.com!

    KINGDOM OF CONSCIENCE - KINGDOM OF HEAVEN MOVIE BREAKDOWN - RERELEASE - DIRECTORS CUT - RIDLEY SCOTT

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 29:18


    Continuing the journey to new thoughts on Ridley Scott's Director's Cut of "Kingdom of Heaven", the Nerd (me) re-releases an old episode of the Chad Garrett Show where he talks about Balian surrendering the city of Jerusalem to Saladin. Morality, compassion, and conscience are the focal points of this moment of the movie and they are pivotal lessons that everyone in 2022 and beyond can learn from. For more awesome content make sure to visit www.forerunnerproductions.com

    RISE A KNIGHT - KINGDOM OF HEAVEN MOVIE BREAKDOWN - DIRECTED BY RIDLEY SCOTT - RE-RELEASE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 43:32


    Join the Multi-Dimensional Nerd (or Chad Garrett) as he breaks down one of the greatest epics of our time, The Kingdom of Heaven directed by Ridley Scott. Staring Orlando Bloom, Liam Neeson, and a slew of other heavy-weight actors, this epic goes exactly where we want it to and covers deep, important moral and ethical questions while still being a damn good time. Get more awesome content at www.forerunnerproductions.com

    TO BE A MASTER - CHILLSTEP SPEECH - SPECIAL EPISODE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 2:05


    No what he normally does, this time the Nerd is showing us some of the things he did way back at the beginning of this journey. This is a public speech that audio/video guru Chase Sizemore took and turned into a cool dubstep short. Unorthodox? Maybe, but this is proof that there is nowhere the Nerd won't go. For more cool content check out www.forerunnerproductions.com

    How Did We Get Here - Intro to the Multi-Dimensional Nerd - Where Are We Going

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 18:43


    The first episode of the newly branded Multi-Dimensional Nerd! All the things you've come to love from Chad Garrett and the West Meadow Show. This is the story of how Chad got this new name, what the show is going to be about, and how we are rolling the old into the new and make something really great from it.   Visit www.forerunnerproductions.com for more!

    STORY DOSE: And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 9:40


    An excerpt from Agatha Christie's classic And Then There Were None. NO SPOILERS for the major plot. It's time we started delivering on our promise to bring you more immersive stories, and with this episode we do just that. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

    STORY DOSE: Tuesdays with Morrie - Make Your Own Culture - Lessons from a Dying Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 9:41


    Our culture is changing rapidly. We are at the precipice of irreparable change in our society and culture. With the rapid shift occurring as we speak, it's important that we have perspective. Morrie Shwartz gives us that and much more from these lessons from a dying man. Support Forerunner Productions today at www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com!

    STORY DOSE: The GIVER - The Favorite Memory - Familial Love - Dystopia Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 9:39


    Imagine a world where love is laughed at. Imagine a world where you do not get to see your family grow old, or give them rights as they pass into the next world. That is the world Jonas finds himself in and his own parents mock familial love. When the Giver shares his favorite memory with Jonas it sparks a series of events that reveals the dystopia he's been living in, and must now escape. Listen to hear the scene play out in this episode of Story Dose. Become a supporter for FREE today at www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com!

    STORY DOSE: The Alchemist - The Love of a Desert Woman - Passion for a Personal Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 10:27


    The Alchemist is one of the great modern classics, and for good reason. Through a deceptively simple story Paulo Coelho teaches us about passion, calling, forgiveness, God, and love. Faced with the choice of staying with the woman he loves, or leaving to pursue his personal legend, Santiago is given council by his love, and is shown what true love means through the love of a desert woman.  Become a supporter today for FREE at www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com!

    STORY DOSE: On Writing by Stephen King - How Carrie Got Published - From the Trash a King is Born

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 8:25


    A tale of chance, support, love, and perseverance. You don't want to miss out on how Stephen King  got Carrie published.We wouldn't have the great horror and more without this story, so don't miss it! Listen for your dose of story straight from Stephen King's memoir On Writing. Become a Forerunner for FREE today by visiting www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com!

    STORY DOSE: The Lost Symbol - Crafting an Egotistical Maniac - The Very Bad Big Bad Bad Big Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 10:03


    Dan Brown's thriller The Lost Symbol  is a masterpiece in large part due to his master of villain craft. The very bad big bad bad big bad comes across as  effective because the egotistical maniac is successfully built in the second chapter of the book, before we ever meet our protagonist. Creepy and wonderful Malak is believable to us from the very start. Listen to understand why. Become a Forerunner for FREE today by visiting www.forerunnerproductions.locals.com!

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