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The boys have been playing a ton of miniature games. Rumbleslam,  Stargrave, Frostgrave, Armada, Vanguard! Listen in a they tell you all about them.

The Nerdherders were at Adepticon and they want you to hear about all the cool stuff they saw, tried out, bought and threw away! If you'd like to help save the House of Gygax, please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/preserve-the-birthplace-of-dnd#/

The odds of the boys ever recording again were 3720 to 1, but you should never tell them the odds! Matt, Dave, Andy, Stino and Ian break down their favorite movies, books, games and TV shows of 2021.

The past year was not a good one, but the boys try and find some silver linings by taking you through their top media and hobby highlights of 2020

The nerds return! They're a little late to the party, but all the boys are now on board with Star Wars Legion. Here what they love about this Fantasy Flight Games minis skirmish game.

Special guests abound! Head geek Teras Cassidy and Nerdherders buddy Dan Roberts join the boys to talk about what they're doing during the pandemic.

Back to the woods! The Nerdherders spend a long weekend in a cozy cabin playing games and making crude jokes! The boys detail the games they played at the winter retreat, including new games Rangers of Shadowdeep and Era among other favorites like Shogun, Downforce, Space Base and Lords of Vegas. And then of course […]

The Nerdherders break into 2020 with a slew of hobby resolutions! What do they want to do more of? What are they tired of? Listen and find out!

More Nerdherders action coming your way! The boys discuss their favorite things from pop culture and hobbies for the year that was. Favorite movies, TV shows, books, games and more!

The boys return to discuss the 8th edition of Warhammer 40k two years on.  What they love, like and loathe about the Games Workshop game.

What? You thought the Nerdherders had cast their last pod? Nonsense! The boys are back to fill you in on what's been going on in their geekery.

Ian sits down with Rob Stoddard, director of game design at S7 Games to discuss their Kickstarter for Conan Savage Legends.

The boys return from an extended hiatus! Well, most of them. Has anyone seen Matt? In this episode the guys catch up on what they have been up to over the past few months. They talk about Avengers End Game, Us, Warhammer 40k, Adepticon and so much more!

It's the annual episode you love to hate and hate to love! The nerds gather on a lake in Maine to play games for a weekend. In the intro the guys discuss the games they have played, including new favorite Space Base, Lords of Vegas, Sagrada, DownForce, Terra Mystica, Shogun and Galaxy Trucker. And then […]

What do the Nerdherders enjoy streaming on YouTube, Twitch and Patreon? Tune in to find out! The boys also discuss their latest gaming endeavors (including their standard faves like Dungeons and Dragons and Warhammer 40k) as well as movies, video games and other hobby time activities.

What did the boys love in 2018? Listen in to hear their top movies, games and other favorite geekery. Plus, Dave's Australian Adventures!

With Dave wandering Australia, Matt, Andy and Ian catch up on everything they've been up to.  Listen in as they discuss Warhammer 40k, Dungeons and Dragons, Coimbra, Lords of Vegas, Sagrada, Castlevania, Red Dead Redrmption and more!

What's that? You thought they had failed their saving throw and were gone for good? Not so! The Nerdherders are back and this time they want to tell you all about some video game franchises they would like to see updated for modern PCs and consoles. They also discuss Warhammer 40k, Guild Ball and other geekery.

This episode the boys are joined by Pat Lewis, community manager for Mantic Games. Pat catches everyone up on what's new with Deadzone, Dreadball and all the other cool Mantic products. Then Pat joins the guys to discuss their zombie apocalypse survival plan. The guys also discuss Extra Life, Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition, Magneto, Ready Player […]

In this installment from the Nerdherders the boys discuss TV and movie characters they would like to see get their own spinoff. They also discuss the usual goings-on in their hobby worlds such as Warhammer 40k, Dungeons and Dragons and Guild Ball along with video games and movies.

What twiddles the happy little joysticks of the Nerdherders? Find out in this nostalgia-fueled episode as the boys take you back to the days of the arcade boom with tales of their favorite arcade and pinball games of all time! Also included for your entertainment pleasure is the usual banter about movies, books and games.

Head Geek Teras Cassidy of Geek Nation Tours joins the Nerdherders to discuss their favorite fictional characters of all time! How many Star Wars characters will there be? What about comic books? Does Dave know Jason Statham is a real person? Find out! The boys also discuss their latest hobby endeavors in gaming and movies.

In this episode our excitable hosts Dave, Ian and Andy (with a guest appearance by Matt and Stino in the booth) recap Adepticon 2018 in Chicago. Listen to them discuss games they demoed, wandering the vendor hall for hours, heavy metal burgers, and purchases they really shouldn't have made and will probably get in trouble […]

The boys invade Chicago for Adepticon! They'll take you though the ups and downs of a road trip…and even a road trip within a road trip! Oh, and poor Dave stayed home.

It's the annual Nerdherders Winter Retreat episode! Dave, Matt, Andy, Justin and Ian will take you through the games they played over the course of a 4-day weekend on a lake in Maine. Be sure to stay tuned for the craziness at the end. The boys were on mic the entire weekend and that means […]

The Nerdherders go over their favorite things from 2017 in film, TV, games and more!

In this episode the Nerdherders discuss their favorite campaign systems from board games and miniature games. What works, what doesn't and what could be better. There is also the usual banter about movies, TV and games so strap in and prepare to jump to hyperspace.

In this installment, the nerds discuss what draws them to RPG and miniatures games, what they like about their current game passions and answer the question “are there too many games to choose from?” They also discuss Thor Ragnarok, Extra Life, Guild Ball, Warhammer 40k, Legend of the Five Rings and more!

Back by popular demand! Well, at least one guy anyway. Dip back into the early days of the Nerdherders podcast as the nerds talk about their favorite childhood toys in this show (episode 7) from May, 2012. This episode also contains one of the most memorable outtakes from the show's history. Enjoy!

The crew is back with a round table discussion episode! The boys wax philosophical about all sorts of topics from Warhammer 40k to the next big fantasy movie to properties that might have the staying power of Star Wars or Star Trek. And speaking of Trek, Dave pops in late to weigh in on Star […]

One Nerdherder made it to GenCon's 50th anniversary celebration! Matt takes you through all the festivities while the guys ponder “is Dave asleep?” The boys also talk Starfinder, Warhammer 40k, Laser Riders, IT and of course, Dungeons and Dragons.

The nerds have returned! The boys break down their ideas for cool movies that could be made from books, comics, cartoons and games. They also discuss Valerian, Dark Tower, Warhammer 40k, Dungeons and Dragons, Castlevania, Voltron, GenCon and Guild Ball. You might even learn something about geography this time around!

This time out the boys are super excited for the new 8th edition release of Games Workshop's legendary tabletop miniatures war game Warhammer 40,000! The nerds take you through what's new and what's changed in the newest edition, along with the usual discussion about video games, board games, TV, movies and more!

Happy birthday Star Wars! The boys celebrate 40 years of Star Wars by ranking all eight movies. They also discuss Shadow War Armageddon and other random geekosity.

It's the second annual Nerdherders Winter Retreat! Strap in for silliness as the boys play some new games and engage in major shenanigans on a lake in Maine. Please be warned that there is some colourful language being used during the recording. Parental discretion is advised.

The Nerdherders take you through their favorite geeky stuff from 2016, including TV, movies, comic books, games, podcasts and more! They also break down Rogue One (A Star Wars Story) and fill you in on what they've been up to.

The Nerdherders reach a milestone with their 100th episode! The boys catch up on what they've been doing recently and also muse about what has come and gone in the nearly 4.5 years they've been recording the show

Can't get enough of all the political intrigue in the world? Well, the Nerdherders have you covered. It's the inaugural debate for Fictional President of the World! There's also the usual chatter about comic books, board and video games, Dungeons and Dragons and movies!

The Nerdherders have been playing a lot of Dungeons and Dragons lately. In this episode the boys take you through all of the ins and outs of character classes in fifth edition D&D. The boys also interview Jake of AlphaOmegaHobby.com about his new KickStarter project, a gaming headquarters/hobbyists paradise in Boston, MA. All this along […]

Which actor really nailed their superhero role? Which ones ruined a character on screen? Find out what the Nerdherders think as they break down their favorite (and least favorite) actors in comic book movies. There's also discussion of No Man's Sky, Overwatch and the usual sprinkling of Dungeons and Dragons and comic books.

It's GenCon 2016 with the Nerdherders! Ride along with the boys as they invade Indianapolis to check out all the fun at GenCon. They'll tell you all about the sights and sounds of the Best Four Days in Gaming!

What's this? Matt and Andy go missing, forcing Dave and Ian to forge on with a rambling show where they chat about everything from Warhammer 40,000 to Voltron to Overwatch, complete with pets running amok during the recording.

Episode 94: Musical Interlude While Dave is away, the boys will play…music! The guys discuss their favorite albums of all time. Are Ian's picks all Ronnie James Duo? How much Zeppelin and Pink Floyd can they cram in? Tune in to find out! The guys also discuss the usual video games, comic books and board […]

Episode 93: Secret Nerd Origin Stories Just how did the Nerdherders become such nerds? All will be revealed! The guys also talk Blood Rage, Captain America Civil War, Moon Knight, Comedy Bang! Bang! Game of Thrones, Overwatch, Arena Rex, Splendor, Punisher, XCOM 2 and Tesla vs. Edison!

Nerdherders Episode 92: Favorite Fisticuffs The Nerdherders are talkin' bout fights! The boys discuss their favorite fight scenes from movies and TV. Can Ian go five seconds without mentioning Conan the Barbarian? Probably not. They also talk about XCOM 2, The Division, Guild Ball, Arena Rex, Daredevil season 2 and more!

Welcome to the first episode of the Nerdherders Podcast in their new home. In episode 91, the ‘herders discuss Adepticon 2016. If you have already subscribed to the Freebooter's Network feed, you will receive this file automatically during your next scheduled update. The episode will also be available on the old Nerdherders feed for the […]