This is the one that started it all. Five years and 157(ish) episodes are available to you all in one place. While the show has likely met its conclusion, you can go back and listen to this nerd-centric podcast from beginning to end. From books to movies and everything in between, nothing ever seemed to be off-limits.
Hey. Nate here. How are ya? Well, there's always time for new beginnings, I guess. After a long hiatus, Nerd Words is back. I consider this episode a stop-gap between what as and what will be. I am joined by Rachel. We chat about our impending move, some nasty stuff we encountered during the search, and how this podcast might change and adapt in the coming weeks and months. Thank you for listening! I hope you enjoy the episode.
In an effort to stay sane - and actually spend time with friends and family, we've begun doing somewhat regular Discord streaming parties. This week, we sat down and watched The Green Inferno, a modern take on the cannibal tribe exploitation films from the 70's and 80's. We also talk about the how and why we got interested in horror/B genre films, what constitutes one of these films, and more.We've dubbed our private view parties, “B Movies by Night,” in homage to the old Vampire: the Masquerade city trope. When the stars align and the schlock runs deep, we will meet at midnight. If you stare long into the abyss of quarantine, you may might an invite waiting for you as well.
Well, we're still in the purgatory of social isolation. However, we take advantage of this bad situation and the wonders of the internet to have a few guests on! We talk at length about the dumbest thing Nathan has agreed to in some time: a really poorly conceived tattoo of another human's face on his body. Additionally, we talk at length about Vampire: the Masquerade 5th edition, namely our personal issues with elder version power disparity. We also go in on Clan Malkavian, and more.
Hello friends and listeners. A lot of crazy has happened since our last podcast. Specifically, COVID-19 has become a global pandemic. Since February, local, state, and federal governments have called for unprecedented prevention measures including social distancing, shelter-in-place, and more. So, since many of us are home, we chat about how this time has changed our routines and what we're doing to stay sane. We hope all of you are well in this strange and scary period. If you want more info on COVID-19, check out the CDC website.
n this episode, we jump back into a little conversation about Demon: the Fallen, a tabletop RPG by White Wolf studios. Additionally, we talk about our Shadowrun games and experiences running the game. Finally, we talk about running games in general, as well as difficulty with players.Buy one of our shirts in February, 2020 to be entered to win a new copy of Chicago by Night for V5!
n this episode, we review the New Blood Starter Pack for Vampire: the Masquerade fifth edition. Also, we talk about rambling, make passive/aggressive jokes, and talk about negativity in hobbies. We discuss switching things up to keep it interesting and Nate makes many references to the Shadowrun sixth edition Beginner Box. All things considered, it is a podcast. Of that you can be sure. Buy one of our shirts in February, 2020 to be entered to win a new copy of Chicago by Night for V5!
Hey everyone! We are back from our break to talk ABOUT our break. In this episode, we get gritty about teeth. We chat about Shadowrun, with no other purpose but to meander, and we talk about running and playing hunter games - both Hunters Hunted-style and Hunter: the Vigil. Thanks for staying with us through the holiday! We hope you enjoy us being back as much as we enjoy being back.
Sorry we're a little late on this one. Bob and Nate return to have a chat pretty much exclusively about our experiences with the diabolical sect of vampires called, “The Sabbat.” We talk about some of the issues we've had, we've seen others have, and how we've worked them out or gotten around them. Shout out to all the folks having fun this weekend for The Night in Question in Austin! Be safe and have a blast!
Welcome back to the podcast. This week, I (Nathan) am joined by my buddy, Chance Gibbony. We talk about Shadowrun 6th edition, AKA Shadowrun: Sixth World. I talk about running my friends through the Sixth World Beginner Box, as well as the perils I faced as a GM new to the updated world of Shadowrun. Chance talks about running his teenage son through a World of Darkness campaign set in the Victorian Age.
This episode, we give a huge thank you to Dakota Slay for donating a copy of Demon: the Descent for us to review. We present that review (spoiler: it is incomplete) this episode. FINALLY. After that, we talk about horror movies, the lack of October-themed episodes this year, trying to traverse an increasingly sensitive social landscape, and more. Purchase Demon: the Descent here, from DriveThruRPG.comGet books from Drive Thru RPG and help us support our shows!Follow us on Twitter Come join the conversation on DiscordLike us on FacebookJoin us at our Patreon Donate to our PayPalGet our shirts
In this episode, we review the contemporary horror role-playing game, KULT: Divinity Lost. Divinity Lost is the 4th edition of the Swedish RPG and uses the “Powered by the Apocalypse” rule set. Kult is Published by Helmgast and distributed by Modiphius.Official Site
Nerd Words: A podcast where two fellas shoot the shit about stuff of minor pop-culture relevance. In this episode, we digest topics: horror movies like Us, online gaming, Bloodlines 2, and how were totally going to review Kult 4th edition next episode. Some topics we expand on, some we just blow hot air. Anyways, thanks for listening to us ferment chaos!Get books from Drive Thru RPG and help us support our shows!Follow us on Twitter Come join the conversation on DiscordLike us on FacebookJoin us at our Patreon Donate to our PayPalGet our shirts
Welcome back! We took a month off to prepare, go to Gen Con, work on other things, etc! We've returned to discuss all of those things with you. We talk about our Indy Gen Con meetup, games we played, folks we met and the terrible service you're likely to find in the Circle City.
In this episode of Nerd Words, Nate and Rachel talk about our upcoming meet up at Gen Con 2019, the epic harbinger, Sabbat OWbN, and finally the most recent season of Stranger Things. Make sure to get your free tickets to BOTH our meetups, August 1st!
In this episode, we talk about missing our latest episode of VTM25. We talk about work and self-doubt. Also, we review Clanbook: Kiasyd from Drive Thru RPG!
In this episode, Nate and Bob talk about their most recent gaming experiences with (almost) D&D, Werewolf: the Apocalypse, Mutants and Masterminds and V5. The two also review the Storytellers Vault title, “A Golconda Story,” by Glenn Houtchens. Follow us on Twitter Come join the conversation on DiscordLike us on FacebookJoin us at our Patreon Donate to our PayPalGet our shirts
Welcome back to the Nerd Words podcast. In this episode, we talk about crappy DLC, the new Bloodlines 2 Gameplay trailer, Kult, and we give you a review of “Mens Sana In Corpore Sano,” a Storytellers Vault title for Vampire: the Masquerade.Follow us on Twitter Come join the conversation on DiscordLike us on FacebookJoin us at our Patreon Donate to our PayPalGet our shirts
Welcome. In this episode, we talk about some Shadowrun goodness. Also, on the last half of the cast, we discuss and review Clanbook: Blood Brothers from the Storyteller's Vault. Check it out!
Hello all! We're back with another stunningly adequate podcast! This episode, we try to tickle multiple fancies with a double shot of reviews. In hopes to lure all you Vampire: the Masquerade fans, we start with a Storyteller's Vault review. We take a look at New Blood; a Dark Ages supplemental scenario by Jacob Klünder. We do this review FIRST, that way you don't have to sift through part two. Part two is a spoiler-rich review of Avengers: Endgame (if the cover photo didn't give it away.) Avengers: Endgame review starts at 19:40 into the cast. Be aware of spoilers.
In this episode, Nate and Rachel talk about their most recent experience at the One World by Night, Vampire: the Masquerade event, Ecumenical Council. One World by Night is an international network of World of Darkness live-action role-playing games.
In this episode, Bob talks about the current debacle in his Shadowrun game. Nate talks about his trip to Chicago, seeing some cool bands, and a quick review of “Us.” After that, Nate and Bob review Beckett's Vampire Folio 1: Carna's Rebellion.If you want to skip straight to the Storyteller's Vault review (How dare you?!?) jump to about 46:30 into the episode.
With the announcement of Bloodlines 2 this week, our expected podcast took a different path. I mean, we're mostly a V:tM podcast anyways, so this had to be pretty obvious. We talk at length about the original Vampire: the Masquerade Bloodlines and speculate up a storm in our vaguely informed manner about the new game. Also, we talk about the Captain Marvel movie as well!
In this episode, we dish on the real Storyteller's Secrets - the nightmares of storytelling/ running a game. We've all had them and we've all been there. We go deep on some of the worst times we've had doing one of the things we love the most. In this episode, we also give a review for “Madison by Night,” a supplement for Vampire: the Masquerade. If you came for the review only, skip ahead to 38:00 to get right to it!
In this episode, we discuss our time away, crazy neighbors and living in new spaces, and we review the upcoming tabletop role-playing game, “They Came From Beneath the Sea!”THEY CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA!They Came From Beneath The Sea! is a new game encompassing the wonder, horror, thrills, and hilarity of 1950s science fiction. This game will evoke all that is great in the B-Movies of decades ago, and provides a dynamic, fun experience at the table.Our review starts about 30 minutes into the episode, if you want to jump ahead and skip our banter. “They Came From Beneath The Sea!” is developed and conceived by Matthew Dawkins and published by Onyx Path Publishing, planned for a 2020 release.
In this final episode dedicated to The Night In Question, we sit down again with Matt Webb from Jackalope LARP to talk about all the great, difficult, fun, and amazing parts about running this blockbuster event. We also talk to Tandy who played one of the special characters from the event. Jackalope LARPNote: There were some issues on the back end of the recording. If you find some parts of the podcast slightly disjointed, I am aware of those audio issues. I did my best to edit the podcast into a cohesive episode. Thanks for your patience if it's a little jarring in some spots.
In this episode we talk about The Night In Question from the Sabbat perspective. This is part two of the review of the Jackalope LARP event
In this long-overdue episode of Nerd Words, Nate and Rachel sit down with Bob at his palatial estate to talk about their experience with “The Night in Question.” TNiQ was a blockbuster LARP presented by Jackalope LARP and White Wolf in Austin, TX. This podcast is part 1 of 2. Next week, we will be joined by other players to hear their experiences from The Night in Question.
In this episode, Nate and Bob are joined by Rachel to talk about their most recent One World by Night Mind's Eye Theatre LARP game. Every other month, Nate and Rachel play in the local Indianapolis chapter of the OWbN Sabbat Chronicle. This month, they talk about the diocese's journey to promote a new Bishop.
Rachel joins us to discuss our issues playing Star Wars role-playing games. Additionally, Nate and Rachel talk to Bob about their experience watching the World of Darkness documentary. ”World of Darkness”An in-depth look into how the World of Darkness and Vampire: The Masquerade created a phenomenon in the 1990's - a zeitgeist that helped shape film, literature, fashion, club culture, and ultimately fans, whose lives it forever altered.
In this episode, Nate and Bob are back to talk about health scares, Meg and shark movies, as well as some LARP and Vampire: the Masquerade stuff. We are quickly approaching three years of Nerd Words! Thanks for following us on this journey and all your support!
In this episode, we talk about our classic Mind's Eye Theatre LARP One World by Night experience at Stars Never Rise.
In this episode, Bob is absent due to his impending move. Nate is joined by the delightful Rachel to talk more about our trip to see the Lost Boys in Downtown Indy! We wax nostalgic on old movies and grumble about new stuff.http://niteowltv.wixsite.com/main
In this episode, Nate and Bob talk about the joys and perils of running a Vampire: the Masquerade game, running a game online, and commiserate on the pluses and minuses of the new Vampire: the Masquerade V5. If you're a fan of the genre or of Vampire: the Requiem, you might enjoy this episode!
In this episode, Nate, Bob, Rachel and Collin decompress and talk about the Best 4 Days in Gaming at Gen Con 2018. From the podcast meet-up, to the LARP, to meeting cool people, we try to cram as much into one session as we can!
In this episode, we talk about Nathan's essential inability to use the postal service properly, causal racism and the current situation of politics in gaming. It's a terrible podcast, no doubt! Check out our uncut version on our Patreon!
In this episode, we have Collin from City of Glass LARP on to talk about his three day Live Action, Classic World of Darkness event taking place at GenCon this August. We also talk about "The Room," a 2003 cult film staring Tommy Wiseau.
In this episode, Nate, Bob and Rachel talk about Nate and Rachel's trip to Chicago for Nate's brother's wedding! You can never go home again!
In this episode, Bob and Nate talk about decidedly un-nerdy things including cell phones, Sushi and weddings. They also talk about their Patreon rewards and some upcoming events going on in the UML world.
In this episode, Bob and Nate are joined by the whole gang. Jeff, Rachel and Nick join in on the podcast to talk about generally nerdy topics, including: Big Trouble in Little China, the mishaps of grilling, our experience at Indy PopCon, and running Changeling: the Dreaming.Follow us on Twitter Come join the conversation on DiscordLike us on FacebookJoin us at our Patreon Donate to our PayPalGet our shirtsFor more info on Shotokan Karate of America, click hereWatch Jeff play Hockey and other things on Twitch
In this episode, we meet up with a bunch of our Patreon backers to talk about one year of Vampire: the Masquerade in our game, "Curse of Caine." The Curse of Caine is a reward we offer our Patreon backers for their financial support. If you'd like more information, or just to jump in our Discord channel and chat with the community, the information is below!
We talk about the diversity of styles in the LARP community, Jackalope Larp, The Night in Question, and a host of other LARP and White Wolf topics.San Francisco Shattered at Gencon.
In this episode, we talk about Deadpool 2 (NO SPOILERS IN THIS ONE), Breakout or Escape rooms, the morality of demonic possession and more.
In this episode. we review the Marvel Cinematic experience, "Infinity War." Warning: as the title implies, there are spoilers. The entire podcast is a spoiler. We SPOIL THE MOVIE!
In this episode, Rachel and Nathan chat with Bob about their recent experience at the OWBN L.A.R.P. in Indy, "Stars Never Rise." If you have a game you run, or a LARP event you'd like to chat about and share, send us a message or email us at utilitymuffinlabs@gmail.com
In this episode of Nerd Words, we are joined by our friend Rachel. We chat about Martial Arts, MMA, wrestling and all the other assorted stuff that goes with it. Rachel tells us about Shotokan Karate and the organization she belongs to, Shotokan Karate of America. For more information, go to Shotokan Karate of America's website, https://ska.org
In this episode, we talk New York by Night, Day of the Dead, shit horror movies and the camarilla.
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In this episode, we discuss the fine art of Influence and politics in Vampire: the Masquerade. Also, we mostly talk about one of the most silly blunders of the political game. Also, travel internationally and always bring jelly.
In this episode, Vampire stuff. Princes, Elders, Camarilla and Sabbat.
In this episode, Nathan and Rachel discuss watching "Friends," as well as their experience at Gary Con X. We discuss the Awake in the Night LARP, thrown by Chad from DGS. Check out Dead Games Society for more podcast fun!
In this episode, we talk about the Giovanni clan, some of their adopted families, and other concepts around Vampire: the Masquerade. We also talk about Bob's current trip to England and the oddities of being an American in the UK. We are joined by his host, Delly!
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