Nerdcognito

Ryan, Jack, and Bert dig into the details of the 2025 Monster Manual.  It's great... if you listen to the pop gaming media.  We have other opinions.  After slogging through the news, the gang each throw out the name of their personal "favorite" TTRPG monster book.   ***   The News: You leveled up twice doing what? An classic board game "updated for modern audiences" "The new books" in TTRPG-land to watch out for in 2025... not. *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commission for each Amazon purchase at no additional cost to you!

A prominent and previously politically benign designer gets political and then blasted for talking down to you about "Anticolonialism" in your TTRPG game.  The guys have some very pointed opinions, as expected.  The news delves into more DnD "lifestyle brand" announcements.  After the gang survives another week of news, they share a list of the "best" nerdy vacation and holiday spots.  Of course, this list of the best... well, it isn't.   ***   The News: Dungeons and Dragons Pinball ...and D&D Slot Machines *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commission for each Amazon purchase at no additional cost to you!

Nerdcognito LIVE! This special dual-broadcast episode kicks off with the gang talking about what makes the "quintessential DnD party."  What group of characters is almost a must-have for a TTRPG campaign of adventure?  The news highlights a pondering that makes people scratch their heads, likely because of the source.  After the news, what media -- across all mediums -- should NEVER be "remade, re-envisioned, or reimagined?"   ***   The News: Mike Mearls dishes 5e design flaw Dairy Queen's new old Blizzard WotC and mainstream media spin "It came from Reddit..." *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commission for each Amazon purchase at no additional cost to you!

It's Christmastime and the gang is talking all aspects of the holiday!  Hear what each of the guys would love to see under their tree and what they have planned for the season!  Plus, all the news you could want (or not want)!  Siobhan also invades a news segment with some "fan" insight to a story that carried over from the Speakeasy -- "Dungeons and Drag Queens."  Top off your eggnog and strap in for a fun Christmas chat; dragons optional. *** The News: More Pop Gaming Media "Best Builds" Drag Queens Leveraging the Hobby CD Projekt Red Dev Trashes Fans *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates: Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja *We earn a small commission for each Amazon purchase at no additional cost to you!