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The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 076: Spring Training is OverHappy Monday! Happy Opening Week! Happy Birthday Coz!!! Join the NerdyBats podcast as they talk about what Spring Training even means as a viewer and fan. We aren’t seeing veterans at their best, but we are seeing a lot of young talent look to prove themselves. Is their performance gradable when you know the vets are also working on things? Also, our duo digs into their ideal lineups, complain a bit that Nado is still around, and we gush about some of the new guys. @LubWub @nerdybatscoz Get full ac...2025-03-2453 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 075: Citizen Sleeper 1+2 Creator Gareth Damian Martin ReturnsHappy Wednesday! Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is out! Caleb has played it. And now Gareth Damian Martin has graciously returned to the show so Caleb can dig into their work. Together Caleb and Damian talk about chosen family, solidarity and allyship, chronic illness, inviting people into your home, and so much more. And to wrap the show, Caleb has a revelation, prompted by Gareth’s brilliant response to Caleb fishing for more Citizen Sleeper. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available fo...2025-03-191h 32The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 074: Jan/Feb Bounty BoardHappy St. Patrick’s Day! Come join Caleb, Ryan, and Patrick in this weeks episode of The NerdyBits Show! This week is a Bounty Board episode! Instead of a single topic, the crew talks about all of the games they have dedicated time to in the last few months. The list this time around is full of interesting stuff!Games: Enshrouded, Keep Driving, Avowed, Marvel Rivals, Door Kickers 2, The Headliners, Ready or Not.You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are av...2025-03-171h 35The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 073: Amor Fati and Evolution w/ Mike McCainHappy Tuesday! Last week Caleb had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Mike McCain, a former longtime developer with Harebrained Schemes whom, after a stint doing animation for film (and winning an Oscar in the process), has returned to Harebrained as the Executive Producer of their upcoming Survival Horror game GRAFT. Together Mike and Caleb talk about a series of topics the duo find they have complicated feelings about. Topics: Mike’s Journey, Crunch and Burnout in games, the sacrifice art asks for, finding the work that fulfills you, Ikigai and its applications, Amor Fati an...2025-03-111h 40The Buckeye CastThe Buckeye CastMatt Guerrieri on Safety Competition, Caleb Downs & Coaching Changes at OSUMatt Guerrieri shares insights into the defensive development of Ohio State's football team, focusing on safety competition, leadership, and player growth. He highlights Caleb Downs' leadership role, the importance of flexible positions, and the intense offseason workouts that have shaped the team. With new coaching staff, including Matt Patricia, bringing fresh perspectives, the team is poised for strategic improvements. Watch as Guerrieri discusses how consistency, collaboration, and fundamental skills will drive the team forward in the 2025 season. 🏈💪 #OhioStateFootball #CalebDowns #SafetyCompetition #MattPatricia #PlayerDevelopment Saturday, March 8, 2025 Subscribe to the Podcast 🔥 Check Out The Video Vault!!! https://www.thebu...2025-03-0815 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 072: *Special* NerdyBats *Special*Happy Friday! This one has been a long time brewing. Before last season started, Caleb talked to John, a friend and son of the owner of Caleb’s favorite coffee shop, if he would be interested in making a St. Louis Cardinals podcast. The answer was an immediate yes. But…life got in the way. Well this year they made it happen. So slide on in and hang with Caleb and John as they talk about the Cardinals weird (and frankly weak) offseason, our excitement to see the young guys get a shot, how long a leash we t...2025-03-0751 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 71: Is AAA Dying?Happy Wednesday! Come join Caleb, Ryan, and Patrick in this weeks episode of The NerdyBits Show! This week we return to the old format of topic based episodes and to start it off we tackle the struggling AAA level of the gaming industry. We also list all the games we’ve been playing, which we will dig into further in next week’s episode.Topics: Where did Battle Royale games go, how is PUBG so big, Gene Hackman’s Death is…weird, Deadpool is coming to Marvel Rivals someday, Monolith is gone…, what superheroes could hold up their own...2025-03-051h 20The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 70: *2021 Repost* Inclusivity, Magic, and Food w/ Rami IsmailA few years back I had the opportunity and privilege to talk to Rami Ismail. Rami is an indie developer, spokesperson, advocate for inclusion, foodie. All those things. In 2018 the Game Developer’s Choice Awards named Rami an Ambassador, making him the first Arab, and first Muslim given the award. Since then he has owned the title Ambassador, running a consultancy for indie devs wherein he has worked with over 745 devs, closed $51M in deals, been credited in over 155 games, and built a newsletter with over 7k subscribers.We sat down to specifically talk about diversity and cr...2025-02-202h 05The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 069: All the Things!Happy Monday! Were back, and we have a ton of stuff to talk about. Its been a real busy few weeks so hop in as Caleb and Ryan get right into it! Topics: Halo Studios announcement, Breachway, Tiny Glade, Dystopika, more Star Trucker, Ryan is getting into endgame Space Marine, The Forever Winter is interesting, Off the Grid, get good old man. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a...2024-10-141h 19The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 068: Star Trucker OutlawsHappy Wednesday! About a month ago Caleb's computer took a massive dump and he had to completely wipe it and reinstall Windows. That took a while...so here is our episode we recording reacting to Opening Night Live about a month ago! WE have another episode in the tube for Monday morning, so stay tuned. Topics: The Forever Winter, More Hunt Showdown/1896, Battle Royale absences, Star Wars Outlaws, My Time at Sandrock, Star Trucker, why work games tho?You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple...2024-09-251h 20The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 067: Opening Night Live (Late Upload)Happy Friday! About a month ago Caleb's computer took a massive dump and he had to completely wipe it and reinstall Windows. That took a while...so here is our episode we recording reacting to Opening Night Live about a month ago! WE have another episode in the tube for Monday morning, so stay tuned. Topics: Windows Breaking, Hunt Showdown Update, Call of Duty looks fun again?, Secret LevelsYou can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and...2024-09-201h 08THE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsTHE Podcast: Ohio State Football NewsKings of Columbus: Drafting Ohio State's best players, from Caleb Downs to Emeka EgbukaWho are the best Ohio State football players for 2024? On this Kings of Columbus, Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis try to answer that question by drafting the best 22 Buckeyes to open the season.The guys did their last draft a year ago after Week 11, and 14 of the 22 players from that list are back. That's a lot of talent. From newcomers like Quinshon Judkins, Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs to veterans like Jack Sawyer, Denzel Burke and Tyleik Williams, the best Buckeyes are all here.Plus, Whatcha Watching, Eating and Thinking on fried baloney, driving tanks...2024-08-141h 16The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 066: Catching UpHappy Tuesday Nerds! Come hang for this week's episode of The NerdyBits Show. Catch up with us as we run you through what we've been doing for the last few months. Family vacations, sick kids, lots of games, and Deadpool and Wolverine! There is a lot to talk about.Topics: Dungeons of Laysara Summit Kingdom, Ereban Shadow Legacy, Destiny 2You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would...2024-08-061h 30The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 065: Remnant II, Sony's Helldivers 2 Oops, and More!Happy Wednesday Nerds! Come hang for this week's episode of The NerdyBits Show. Ryan and Caleb detail their deep dive into Remnant II, a game that Caleb is deeply happy that the group clung to this time around. We talk about the Helldivers Sony nonsense, Microsoft closing studios for (tax) reasons, and then Caleb chats about No Rest for the Wicked, Ereban: Shadow Legacy, and teases Laysara Chronicles. Come hang with us! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming...2024-05-151h 15Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science FictionIdeas, Inc. by J. Daniel SawyerPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/813982 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Ideas, Inc. Author: J. Daniel Sawyer Narrator: Dan Sawyer Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 2 hours 34 minutes Release date: April 25, 2024 Genres: Science Fiction Publisher's Summary: The author of brings you a farce of the tradition of P.G. Wodehouse and Douglas Adams. Best friends Caleb and Lenny hate each other. Stranded in the middle of upstate New York with two flat tires, one spare, no cell reception, and no idea what to do, they figure they're pretty much screwed. Fortunately, they broke down right in front of a place that...2024-04-2505 minBuckeyes TomOrrow MorningBuckeyes TomOrrow MorningHow Much Has The Addition Of Caleb Downs Changed The Ohio State Defense?The 2023 Ohio State defense was one of the best in the nation, and then the Buckeyes found out they were getting back stars like JT Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, and Denzel Burke for 2024. So how much can the addition of a player like freshman all-American safety Caleb Downs through the Transfer Portal bring to this year's team?In this episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, you'll hear from Ohio State safeties coach Matt Guerrieri on that, some young players who are standing out this spring, and much more.2024-04-0910 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 064: Lightyears and UpdatesHappy Monday Nerds! Come hang for this week's episode of The NerdyBits Show. This time we dive into a bunch of game updates that have come out in the last few weeks, including Helldivers 2 and The Finals. We talk about what it means to balance a PvE game, we lament the drought of RTS games, and then by extension Star Wars games. Ryan and Caleb also dig into their time with the newly released Lightyear Frontier. It's a great time! Come hang with us! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether...2024-03-251h 19The Goat American NovelThe Goat American NovelEpisode 7: Sawyer Does the Chores. With Literature.It's time for Sawyer to do the first round of morning chores. But will he be able to do it without striking terror and/or inciting revolution in the hearts of the animals? How will Zipnog cope with no regular supply of The Brown? And what is Goatina up to?   Thanks as always to Ursula Buker, Gabriel Alden, Caleb Alden, Johnny Buker, Erin Alden, Courtney Lyons, the musicians of the Electric Unicorn sessions, and the Steam Brass Band for their ongoing excellent contributions! This week leaned heavily on Foley artists Fun with Audio (b...2024-03-2241 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 063: Helldivers!!!What is up everyone! Got a bit of a special one this week! And a LONG one! Ryan's brother Patrick has been in the center of the TNBS crew's minds for the last few months. Pat is a constant gaming companion and damn good one at that, but one morning he and Ryan wondered what it would be like if he joined the show. Well now he won't have to wonder. Join the usual suspects as they greet Pat to the group and hang out to hear us almost immediately pivot to Helldivers 2 and have a hard time talking...2024-03-011h 50The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 062: Europe and StuffHappy February! Catch up with the TNBS crew this week as Ryan recounts his trip to Europe, just before Caleb goes on his own. The two also dig into Jusant, God of War: Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC, Lamplighter's League, and a bunch more. Come hang with the NerdyBits crew as they get punchy and have a blast. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. ...2024-02-021h 12The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 061: THE FINALS, Here to Stay.What's up folks! Happy New Year! Come hang with Caleb and Ryan as they start to think about their games of the year. We also dig into THE FINALS, the new pvp shooter from Embark Studios, the ins and outs of strategy, the interesting choices they've made for cosmetics, how much the Vegas map sucks, and lots more. Ryan also gets into Farming Simulator 22, Caleb is scratching the surface of Lamplighter's League, we discuss getting into the new Avatar game and we wrap with talking about the games we didn't get to last year that we want to get...2024-01-151h 05The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 060: The Game Awards and StuffWhat's up folks! This one is a backlogger. Sorry. Caleb and Ryan got together and recorded back in December. We complain a bit about how bad the Xbox mobile app is, dig into the GTA VI trailer, Caleb gushes for a bit about Spider-Man 2, and then we go through the Game Awards and our thoughts, including how sad we are that E3 is officially dead. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating...2024-01-081h 12Hallowed WatersHallowed Waters38: “ Part 3- The Modern Nymphing Foundation”- Guest: England’s Terry Lawton- The British Chalk Stream / NetherAvon School of Sawyer/ Kite/ SkuesSeries: Below the Meniscus”- The Evolution and Art of Fly Fishing Below the Surface with Nymphs and Wet Flies – A Five Part Series on Hallowed Waters Podcasts Sawyer sums up chalk stream nymphing it up in the traditional fashion: “Nymph fishing, if you are to be successful, is indeed a matter of being careful. It is not just the business of throwing a nymph at all the likely places and hoping the fish will take it. You turn yourself into a hunter and, with all the keenness of a stalker after a stag, figure wits and your e...2023-12-222h 26The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 059: A Psyker and an OgrynWhat is up folks! Caleb and Ryan got together and made a real long one for ya! Ben is out this episode, scheduling and such, but come hang with us as we walk through all the things we have been playing in the last month. We go in order from least time to most, starting with the new Forza Motorsport and our limited time with it so far. We follow that by talking about Party Animals, a game that feels like Gang Beasts and Fall Guys had a goofy-ass baby. It's a silly blast. No complaints at all. We...2023-11-101h 45The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 058: Starfield Deep DiveHey Folks! We're back after a long assignment playing hours and hours of Starfield. With more than 300 hours between the three of us, come have a seat and hear our thoughts on one of this year's (honestly this generation's) biggest games. Mild caution ahead of listening, it is a little spoilery about broader events, nothing very specific though. If you haven't played a dozen or so hours we may spoil some stuff form one of the first missions. But outside of that we do our best to stay spoiler free. Also, in the beginning of the episode, we reminisce...2023-10-041h 37The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 057: The Field of StarsYup. We know. We're playing it too. Come hang with the NerdyBits crew as they dig into allllllll sorts of stuff. From cars and spirits (the boozy kind), to Starfield. And then we just kinda stay on Starfield, but also make a short diversion to throw some shade at the 4k/60fps dorks on the internet bitching about ultra high fidelity gaming. It's a bit of a hot take, but it's OUR hot take! Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2023-09-181h 53The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 056: Gamescom and DemonsHey folks! This one is a backlogger from August. We recorded inside, because it was hot as hell, so we talk more softly. Making all of us kinda sound high. Sorry about that! Come hang as we dig into some Gamescom stuff, slip back into lamenting the absence of our "career game", and we talk a bit about Diablo 4 and Caleb's falling off of it. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating...2023-09-151h 21The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 055: Chilling with RyanYo! Welcome back! This week Ryan and Caleb hold down the show while Ben goes and has a dinner party or whatever. Come hang as we have a chill chat about movies and upcoming games and parenting. It's a chill hang. So come hang and chill! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. @LubWub@sketchsawyer@sergeantsodium 2023-08-181h 27The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 054: Clearing the Backlog, Slowly...What's up folks! Long time! Couple of vacations in the books and things are getting back to normal finally! With that, come hang out with us as we catch you up on what we have been playing! Ben has beaten Lana, Ryan has beaten Dredge, Caleb ahs been playing Showgunners, we chat a bit about Phantom Brigade. There's a bunch in here, so come hang out! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a...2023-08-141h 40Novel ExperienceNovel ExperienceS6 Ep2 Ashley Hickson-Lovence author of Your ShowAuthor and Creative Writing Lecturer Ashley Hickson-Lovence, author of YOUR SHOW & THE 392.Ashley chats about:Being inspired by a great English teacherWriting with rhythm and how music and dancing influence his proseDrawing on people from real life to build charactersHow his own experiences of refereeing football led to his second novel and his PhdWriting in the second personHow Homes Under The Hammer is integral to his work!Guest Author: Ashley Hickson-Lovence Twitter: @AHicksonLovence IG: @ahicksonlovence Books: Your Show by Ashley Hickson-Lovence, The 392 by Ashley Hickson-LovenceHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by...2023-07-111h 12The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 053: E3 Wrap-Up (Late Upload)Sorry for the delay of game everyone. Crazy few weeks of stuff at the house and all around, really. Come hang with the crew as they discuss all the stuff that happened at E3. We talk about our favorites, we express our disappointment with Keighley's somewhat lackluster SGF showcase. All in all though, we enjoyed all the game news and can't wait for the rest of the year to play out! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming...2023-07-031h 37The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 052: Fanning the Hammer at the NunWhoa…do you hear that? It’s the sound of your favorite videogame podcast, back from the depths! We’ve returned. Caleb moved, Ben went to the Ripper doc, then Caleb found out his wife was creating another baby in her tum tum. It’s been a hell of a few months. But we’re back, and just in time for Keigh-3 to start. So as you get settled for the shows today, or as you work until you can stream them at home tonight, pop us into your ear and catch up with us! We talk about a to...2023-06-081h 27The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 051: Oops No GOTY!Happy Friday folks! So we dropped the ball a bit on finalizing our Game of the Year lists. It's tricky organizing the time to make sure you play as much as possible and put together a cohesive plan. Anyway, that day is coming. It is not this day. Today you can join the crew as they dig into more Hi-Fi Rush, which Ben and Caleb have finished, we also chat about the Xbox-Blizz/Acti buyout and PlayStation's strange and weak protestation. Ben has finished another Wolfenstein game, we are all tempting the beast that is Wild Hearts, we have...2023-03-031h 17The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 050: So...Hi-Fi Rush RulesHappy Wednesday folks! It has once again been a while since you heard from us. We've been busy! For the first time in ages we are actually going through our backlogs! Also, we were surprised by the release of Hi-Fi Rush, an amazing rhythm-based action game from Tango Gameworks. Ben has been trying to crack the surface of the Like a Dragon series and bounced off of Monster Hunter Rise, Caleb has been working through more Midnight Suns. We also have a brief detour into PlayStation and their obscure business plans. You can listen to...2023-03-011h 00The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowTNBS 049: 2022 In-ReviewHappy Monday folks! Hope everyone had a great holiday! We know we did! Join the crew as they go through 2022 and some of the games they played. It's about time for us to start putting together Game of the Year lists too! The number of games we talk about is a bit too long to list, so you'll just have to listen in!Also! Ryan and Tech got to go screen M3gan this week and Ryan gives us his quick review! Spoiler alert...he loved it! You can listen to us below, or on...2023-01-091h 19Novel ExperienceNovel ExperienceS3 Ep11 Rónán Hession author of Leonard and Hungry PaulAward-winning author and musician Rónán Hession. Author of LEONARD AND HUNGRY PAUL and PANENKA.Ronan chats about:publishing with an indie publisherbalancing his full time job as a civil servant with writingplotting your own creative developmenthow reading outside the anglophone world can open your eyes to variety of structurewriting like you're driving in the darkthe power of word of mouth and booksellers to make a book break outGuest: Ronan Hession Twitter: @MumblinDeafRo Books:Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession & Panenka by Rónán Hession Host: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @m...2022-12-061h 05The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 048: Maybe You're Too Old To Care This MuchHappy Monday folks! Come hang out with the NerdyBits Show crew once again as we talk about nerdy, pop culture stuff! There was a big Comic Con in Sao Paolo that landed us a ton of trailers, so of course we dig into Indiana Jones, Transformers, and Guardians trailers. Ben shares a bit of beef about AC: Odyssey and its unfortunate DLC teasing, we all discuss whether or not we should care about "liking" things as much as we do, Gotham Knights might actually be great, and is Thor: Love and Thunder a kids movie?We also...2022-12-051h 29The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 047: Game Awards Nominees!Happy Monday folks! If you can endure a little ASMR food-chewing noises (sorry about that) come hang out with us as we talk about a ton of cool stuff. From Black Panther to Call of Duty to Somerville!First we dig into the troubling news from Mick Gordon and the disagreeable circumstances of the Doom: Eternal score, then we talk about the downfall(?) of Twitter, Kevin Conroy’s passing, Pentiment and its setting, Game Pass enabling unique and niche projects, and we talk a bit about our experience with Gunfire Reborn. Then, of course, we di...2022-11-281h 29The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 046: It’s Not Trick FOR Treat!!!Happy Friday folks! How ‘bout a little late Halloween talk? Ben is insistent that St. Louis has weird Halloween traditions, we define puddles for a minute, and then we get into game talk.Of course, what is an episode of The NerdyBits Show without a little complaining that there isn’t enough co-op games? Ben and Caleb dig into their experience with Gotham Knights, which they have had a lot of fun with, Caleb gushes about the Call of Duty campaign, we talk a little more Overwatch 2, and we bitch about troll-pirates in Sea of Thieves. Yo...2022-11-251h 24The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 045: Thortellini ThursdayHappy Wednesday folks! We’re baaaack, with a ton of content. This is the first of three backlogged episodes that are gonna come out this holiday week due to technological and situational kerfuffles. Sorry about that! Come hang out with us as we chat about Overwatch and its “relaunch(?)”, Marauders and Ben’s first foray into hardcore Extraction shooters, look forward to upcoming releases like: Chivalry 2, Scorn, A Plague Tale: Requiem, and many others!You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are a...2022-11-231h 22The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 044: Delays and "Broken" GamesHappy Friday folks! Bit of a catch all episode this time as the crew talks across a bunch of topics. First a debate about Remakes and Remasters, then we dig into the meat of the episode, "Broken Games." There is a lot of conversation in the wild about the state of AAA game releases and their bugginess. The crew shares their opinions on the matter. Then we talk the limited fall releases, and wrap up with a chat about She-Hulk and Andor.You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you...2022-10-071h 22The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 043: Call of Duty n' StuffHappy Monday folks! There was a big Call of Duty event last month and the crew took the time to sit down and talk about the worlds biggest franchise and their feelings about the upcoming title. Caleb debates whether or not the gun-porn is bad for our brains, Ryan runs through the announcements at Call of Duty NEXT, and Ben debates getting back into Warzone upon learning it will have extraction objectives. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for...2022-10-031h 21The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 042: Making Sacrifices?Happy Tuesday everyone! Come hang with the crew as they talk about their ongoing love affair with Hunt: Showdown, the PvPvE title developed by Crytek, and we deep dive all the things announced at Gamescom. Caleb has also played and finished South of the Circle, a beautiful narrative adventure with a wobbly ending. We also take a deep dive on the importance of setting time aside to pursue passions, and whether or not framing that process as sacrifice is the right approach. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you...2022-09-131h 35The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 041: Stuff n' ThingsHappy Friday! Come hang out with the team as they discuss why this year feels a little light. Could this fall be the result of the lockdowns in 2020? The last few years have been marred by fractured releases and inconsistent support as teams restructure. But it feels like nothing got started in 2020, perhaps even things in early dev stages got delayed. We also chat for a bit about how there aren’t more Star Wars or Marvel games. Like…why?Come hang out with us! It’s always a good time. You can listen to us bel...2022-09-091h 20The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 40: Where We Talk About Not Liking ThingsHappy Wednesday folks! Ben is back! so we spend time catching up with him and his experiences at Comic-Con. Then Caleb has to defend himself from the aggressive questioning of Ryan and Ben about why he "doesn't like Hunt Showdown (read: he actually does). Apologies for the late upload, look forward to another eppy later this week!You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. 2022-08-241h 21The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 039: Tacticool and Anime DodgeballHappy Monday folks! Ben was busy living it up in San Diego for Comic-Con so Caleb and Ryan sat down to chat about what they have been up to. Caleb has dipped his toes in Dodgeball Academia and continues to adore Guardians of the Galaxy. Ryan is living his best life in The Hunt and together the two jumped into Ground Branch, an early access tactical shooter made by OG Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon devs. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device...2022-07-251h 07The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 038: Where We Finally Get Into Games From Years PastHappy Monday folks! This episode got lost in a poor scheduling incident. You see, Caleb thought he posted it, but it never went up. Also the written info on the episode didn’t save. So were in the weird space where the eppy is late, and Caleb doesn’t remember what the crew talked about fully. We definitely talk about getting back into The Hunt, a deviously fun battle royale/monster hunting game. We also crack into some Guardians of the Galaxy, continue to talk about Battlefield, both V and 2042, some Doctor Strange talk, and some other thin...2022-07-181h 04The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 37: Catching Up!Happy Monday folks! The crew has a TON to talk about on this week's episode of The NerdyBits Show!We got to see Summer Game Fest 2022, Day of the Devs, and Devolver's shows. Ryan and Caleb talk Jurassic World Dominion, which was...fine. We all chat about Obi-Wan. And finally we get into Roller Champions, Citizen Sleeper, and a few other games. Lots to listen to, lots to follow along with, lots of good recommendations! Come hang out with us in our first LIVE recording as a group ever! It was a lot of fun!...2022-06-131h 21The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 036: Cons, Game Pass, and Summer Games FestHappy Thursday folks! Caleb is in Florida this week (and currently posting this from the pool) so come hang with the gang in this week’s episode The NerdyBits Show!We talk about the convention circuit and how to have fun in overcrowded nerd spaces, Game Pass’s incredible month of May, and then start the wheels of the hype train running as we get closer and closer to the summer game showcases. Of course we have Summer Game Fest, but we also have Devolver’s show, the Xbox/Bethesda show, and Summer of Game Devs. It’s shapin...2022-05-191h 08The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 035: Canon FodderHappy Tuesday folks! Come hang out with the NerdyBits gang as they dig into the Halo show and its interesting choice to stay away from Halo canon, question whether or not there was ever a time any of us had a "career" game, and debate why Battlefield would seemingly change a winning formula. It's a fun conversation! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really...2022-04-1956 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 034: And We're Back!Happy Friday folks! Happy April...sheesh, time is accelerating right? Join the crew in their triumphant return after a month of moving, babies being born (congrats Ryan and fam) and tons of games and shows and nerd shit! Hang out while we dig into the new Halo show, Moon Knight, PlayStation's attempt at a Game Pass competitor, Sony's Morbius, and more! We are happy to back in business. Happy spring month, and get ready to dust off you backlogs! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have...2022-04-011h 12The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 33: Space Engineers in Spaaace!Happy Friday folks! Everyone tries to find a game that speaks to them. For those of us that play close to 30 hours a week, sometimes that search can be tiresome. Whether it is a difficulty in finding something that everyone likes, finding something everyone can play, finding something everyone can afford, or any other number of limiting factors, the TNBS crew took it upon themselves to find something that they could really sink their teeth into.Enter Space Engineers. A nearly 9 year old game, and an engineering-heavy take on the Minecraft formula, the crew has...2022-02-2558 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 32: ActiBoxSo 2022 has been a tricky little nugget hasn't it? Apologies from Caleb, as things have just been consistently getting the better of him all year. Anyway!So remember when Xbox announced their plans to ACQUIRE ACTIVISION??? Well you best believe the TNBS crew had thoughts about that. Join your hosts as they talk about what this could mean for the industry at large, how it could impact Xbox's standing, what it will mean for Game Pass, and so much more! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you...2022-02-211h 00The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 031: GOTY Part TwoWell well well…how the turn tables…so it’s been a few weeks since we announced our nominees for the NerdyBits GOTY Awards. It’s been a busy few weeks and we slipped up a bit on posting, this but we are here today! Come hang out with Ryan, Caleb, and Ben as they decide their winners for the year and express some regret not getting to everything. It’s a good show and we have a lot more podcast on the way! Cheers!You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotif...2022-01-271h 10The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 030: GOTY Part OneThe Holidays are drawing to a close and its that time of year to start talking about our favorites. In a year marred by the ongoing delays caused by COVID, it was interesting to look back and still find a lot of games to like. Especially when they came from unexpected places. Join the crew as they walk through some of their favorite experiences of the year. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us...2021-12-281h 20The Learner\'s Corner with Caleb MasonThe Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 258: Todd Hixenbaugh On What He's Learned In 2021: Podcasting, Twitter, Web 3.0, Vikings, Samurais and Depending On God When Life is GoodIn this episode, Caleb talks with Todd Hixenbaugh about what he's learned in 2021Links MentionedTodd HixenbaughTodd On TwitterThe Oxford Illustrated History of the Vikings by Peter SawyerThe Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto MusashiShogun A Novel of Japan by James ClavellThe Art of the Japanese Sword by Yoshindo Yoshihara2021-12-141h 30Six Seasons & a PodcastSix Seasons & a PodcastEpisode 48 - Baseballs and Time Machines - with Special Guests Greg, Josh, Caleb, and Luke!Batter Up, folks! We're going back in time to pre-playoff baseball. This episode was recorded back in October but for a lot of reasons I just didn't get a chance to publish it. Here it is as a surprise release in December. Greg Cromer (Rich from Community!), Josh Nelson (Sox Machine Podcast), Caleb Sawyer (Advanced Community Studies), and Luke Matthews (Who was my second guest ever on SSAAP!) all joined me for a chat about Community, Cardinals baseball, White Sox baseball, and playoff chances. TL:DR - It's a funny conversation where ALL of our predictions go wrong. 2021-12-111h 26The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 029: Happy Halo-daysHalo is upon us! Can you believe it!?!? With the release of the Halo Infinite campaign and multiplayer 1.0 just TOMORROW we felt it was a good idea to have a Halo-centric episode. Come hang out with the usual crew and special guest Christy Sawyer, co-host of ProcGens, as they gush about their experience with Halo Infinite so far, and climb aboard the hype train for what's to come. This is a fun one folks! Join us on this week’s interesting episode of The NerdyBits ShowYou can listen to us below, or on iTunes, St...2021-12-071h 04Coldwired Podcast. Trance and Progressive.Coldwired Podcast. Trance and Progressive.December 2021 Selection (featuring Narel, Cosmithex, Activa, Blue Amazon, Snap!, Alfonso Muchacho, Dylan Deck, Paul Sawyer, Hoopoe, Audioglider, Victoria Webb, Caleb Jackson, Public Service Broadcasting, Vladimir Komazec, Pico Boulevard, BRK (BR), AUTOFLOWER, Timetraxx, Yama Gata, Hel:Sløwed, No_4mat, Robots With No Soul, Ian Betts, Brad Thatcher, lan Fitzpatrick)Coldwired Podcast (Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/ColdwiredMusic). December 2021 Selection. Tracklisting: [00:00] 01. Snap! - The Power (Caleb Jackson Edit) [Bootleg] [04:55] 02. Public Service Broadcasting - People, Let's Dance (Audioglider Remix) [Bootleg] [10:41] 03. Vladimir Komazec - Every One Need Light [Stazis] [15:23] 04. Pico Boulevard - We're All The Same [JOOF Aura] [20:48] 05. Alfonso Muchacho - Time After Time [White] [27:30] 06. BRK (BR), AUTOFLOWER - Interface [Sapient Robots] [31:38] 07. Timetraxx - Serendipity [Labor Musik] [36:56] 08. Dylan Deck, Yama Gata - Allure [Droid9] [43:03] 09. Hel:Sløwed - Rushed (Extended Mix) [A State Of Trance] [47:09] 10. No_4mat - Rockergirl [Running Out Of Steam] [51:15] 11. Robots With No Soul - Sedona Circle [Last Night O...2021-11-291h 32The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 028: Halo Infinite, 2042, and Poor Game LaunchesHappy Monday everyone! Hang with the #TNBS crew as they dive into the spooky Phasmophobia, gush about the Halo multiplayer Beta, and adjust to a new Battlefield entry. After that, they get into a deep and tricky conversation about the release state of games, buggy games at launch, and how companies can avoid these issues in the future. Join us on this week’s interesting episode of The NerdyBits ShowYou can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for st...2021-11-221h 07The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 027: More Back 4 Blood, Dune, and Halo Campaign RevealHappy Monday everyone! Hang with the #TNBS crew as they dive into more games and movies this week. First up, the entire group finished their first playthrough of Back 4 Blood, the zombie survival shooter. From good level design to an interesting and enticing deckbuilding mechanic, the crew had a blast and cant wait to go back. Ben and Caleb gush about Dune for a while. And finally, we got a Halo campaign reveal, and we HAD to talk about that. Join us on this week’s fun episode of The NerdyBits ShowYou can listen to...2021-11-081h 12The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 026: Sable, Far Cry 6, and Back 4 BloodHappy Thursday everyone! This week you get double the podcast! This time on The NerdyBits Show the crew digs into Sable, Far Cry 6, and Back 4 Blood. The first title, Sable, is a beautiful exploration game about a young woman's coming of age journey and it completely captured Caleb's attention. Caleb has also been fighting in Yara, the Cuba stand-in that serves as a setting for Ubisoft's Far Cry 6. Finally the talk about the fun they have been having fighting off the Ridden in Turtle Rock's long awaited follow up to Left 4 Dead, Back 4 Blood. It's a good ol' undead...2021-10-211h 13The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 025: Ninjas n' ShitHappy Tuesday everyone! This week (technically a few weeks ago?) on The NerdyBits Show the crew celebrates the beginning of the fall release schedule. The whole crew really got into Aragami 2, a lethal little ninja game in the genre of the early 2000s. They have been ripping through levels like wraiths. After talking Aragami 2 they walk through all the games coming up that they are interested in. Boy oh boy is it a list. Come hang out with us as we get excited about games!You can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher...2021-10-191h 15The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 024: Death's Door, 12 Minutes, and Rider's RepublicHappy Tuesday everyone! This week (technically last week?) on The NerdyBits Show the crew digs into all the games that are starting to come out as the fall approaches. Ryan Gets into some 12 Minutes, Ryan and Ben got to play the Rider’s Republic Beta, and Caleb started digging into Death’s Door, a slick dungeon crawler. Join us on this week’s fun episode of The NerdyBits ShowYou can listen to us below, or on iTunes, Stitcher, and Spotify! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and do...2021-09-211h 22Cardistry TalkCardistry TalkSawyer Thorne - GoliathToday I'm joined by an amazing cardist who has been helping with whyfrontier as well as creating moves! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardistrytalk/support2021-09-0336 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 023: The Ascent, Hades, Game Pass Dunking, and Suicide SquadHappy Monday everyone! The TNBS crew are back with a few changes! Caleb, Ryan, and Ben return after a few weeks off to talk about the last month of games, and there is a ton to talk about. The group breaks down their experience with The Ascent, the slick isometric shooter from newcomer Neon Giant. Ben has finally played Hades, now that it is on Game Pass, and he shares his experience so far. We praise Game Pass and its stellar July and August. And finally whole crew digs into the new “The Suicide Squad” and how it is leap...2021-08-231h 09The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 22 -Black Widow and Loki DiscussionThis episode we talk all about the Black Widow movie. He talk about the characters, the plot, the third act, and more. After that we talk all about the Loki series. The arc of the characters, the development of the story, the future it set up, and the unexpected standout roles. We always get super into the Marvel talks, and this one is no different. Like and subscribe. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-07-241h 22Tweet The Leader In YouTweet The Leader In YouWinning Confidence with Dr. Judy SmithConfidence building is sometimes a hard subject to touch, but it is worth the motivation to encourage. Dr. Judy Smith joins the episode to share her passion for why confidence-building is important! As someone who is always a pastor, Dr. Judy also shares the importance of stepping out of their comfort zone. She did this by going into the community and helping young women and people, in general, to discover their potential to win with confidence! Dr. Judy L. McIntosh-Smith is a leading professional in her field with over thirty years of experience. She is touching lives a...2021-07-0725 minThe NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 21 - The Wonderful World of Christopher NolanThis episode we talk about all of the Christopher Nolan movies. We talk about his early film work and how it progressed to what we know now as a Nolan movie. We talk about the Dark Knight Trilogy, Memento, Inception, Interstellar, The Prestige, Dunkirk, and of course Tenet. An episode wouldn't be complete without a heated debate, and this episode we dig deep into the concept of inversion, that was a major plot point in Tenet. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-07-021h 19The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 20 - E3 RECAPDid you watch all of E3? Between all of us, we have seen all of the footage, and we got something to say about it. We talk about our favorite game announcements, our least favorite, and much more. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-06-181h 13The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 19 - Alien...Aliens...Ali3nsss...In this episode we breakdown the major offerings from the Aliens franchise. We go through our thoughts on Alien, Aliens, Alien 3, Alien Resurrection (which we kind of forgot about until the end), Prometheus, and finally Covenant. What was your favorite alien movie?New merch drop www.illustriousmerch.com Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-05-281h 10The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 18 - TONIGHT WE DINE ON TURTLE SOUPWe love them, you love them. A very crazy concept simply worked, and it's been working for a couple of decades. This episode of The Nerdy Bits Show, we nerd out on all things Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Who is your favorite turtle? What was your favorite movie? Join us as we discuss. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-05-171h 03The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 17 - Captain Kombat vs KongThe first wave of big blockbuster movies of the year are upon us. Join us as we talk about the last few weeks, and what we have been given as entertainment. We talk about Kong Vs. Godzilla first, then Mortal Kombat, and then we end on the Disney+ Series The Falcon and Winter Soldier. We give our praises and our sins on this content and more. It, as always, got a little heated. However sometimes, you have to yell at your friends. Enjoy and subscribe. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-04-301h 06The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 16 - Snyder Cut : Good or Bad?In this episode we talk all about the highs and the lows of Zach Snyder's Justice League. We go in depth on our overall feelings of the movie, where it went wrong, and where it went right. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-04-091h 32The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 15 - WandaFalcon and the Scarlet SoldierDon't you just love a deep dive? We do. Check out our newest episode as we recap the greatness that is Wandavision. We also talk about the future greatness, or at least potential, of Falcon and The Winter Soldier. After just one episode, can this show hold up? Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-03-261h 12The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 14 - Mortal KombatThis episode we do a deep dive into our experience with Mortal Kombat. Why do we love it, why do we hate it. Why was the first movie so good, but the sequel was soooooo bad. We cover all of this and more....GET OVER HERE!!!!!! Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-03-131h 05The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEpisode 13 - Godzilla!!!!!This episode we do a deep dive into Godzilla. With Godzilla vs. Kong coming out on March 31st, we wanted to go all in on the King of Monsters. On the one and only Godzilla. In this hour long discussion we talk about the history of Godzilla, the implications it had on society, some little known facts, and much more. We stream every other Thursday at 9pm on www.twitch.tv/techsupreme. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-02-261h 09Like I SaidLike I SaidSwitch It Up with Cody SawyerCody's story is one of "yeah I can't do this anymore" that leads him through interesting jobs and adventures. THOSE OF WHICH WE TALK ABOUT! Go figure! A great episode that should inspire us all to find a way to make our dreams work and see there are a lot of different jobs out there.  Date: February 19, 2021   Thank you for listening, if you have any questions, comments, topics, add ons, corrections, submissions, guest suggestions, etc: bakedcatstudio@gmail.com   bakedcatstudio.com   Social Medias:  Cody Insta...2021-02-191h 09The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 12 - WandavisionWe are back after a month or so hiatus with another episode. We have been obsessed with Wandavision and here we do our in depth conversation on the new MCU based show. We all agree that this show is amazing, and worth the wait. Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2021-02-051h 09The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 11-THE JAPAN EPISODEThis episode the gang goes all in on Japanese culture.  From Anime, Manga, to video games and food.  We talk in depth about all the things that have resonated with us from Japan.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-11-251h 14The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 10 - HORROR (BONUS - GHOSTBUSTER COMMENTARY)This week we talk about our favorite horror movies.  We delve into why Caleb isn't a horror fan, all while we watch Ghostbusters (no audio) and react to it.  With Halloween coming up, and this year being this year, it's hard to get into the Halloween spirit.  Hopefully this episode helps.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-10-231h 50The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 09 - THE BEST/WORST SCIENCE FICTION MOVIESWe took a week off for mental health.  Everyone needs to do that from time to time.  We are however back and with a new episode for you.  This time we talk about our favorite and least favorite Science Fiction Movies of all time.  We discuss our first Sci-Fi movie that we saw.  The first one that grabbed our attention.  The actual definition of Science Fiction and the distinction between soft and hard Sci-fi, and much more.  If you haven't already make sure you are subscribed, and follow us for more episodes and content. Support the show (https...2020-10-091h 21The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 08- THE BOYS BREAKDOWNThis episode of The Nerdy Bits Show we talk all about Amazon Prime show The Boys.  If you haven't seen the show, this is filled with spoilers.  Like a lot of them.  If you have seen the show, and are all caught up, then enjoy the character and plot breakdown.  We also talk a bit about society near the end.  If you want to show us some love and support head over to https://www.nerdybits.com/.  Thanks for watching and hit that like and subscribe button.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Ge...2020-09-181h 19The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 07 - BATMAN RANKED (TV & MOVIES ONLY)This title is really it, but somehow this simple concept erupted into a a whole podcast episode.  This got heated in an unexpected part of the list.  Who is your favorite Batman?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-08-261h 35The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 06 - FILM ADAPTATIONSThis episode we cover our favorite and least favorite film adaptations.  Films such as I Am Legend, The Lord of the Rings, and much more make our list.  Listen to find out what we think are the best and worst translations.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-08-031h 23The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 05-DCEU BREAKDOWN PART 2This episode we finish out the discussion of the remaining DCEU movies.  What they can do to improve, and what they have down right so far.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-07-211h 24The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 04 - DCEU BREAKDOWN PART 1This episode we breakdown the controversial world of the DC Extended Universe.  We go from movie to move breaking them down and scoring them.  This episode we made it through the DCEU's first 3 movies.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-07-061h 17The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 03 - HOW WOULD YOU SURVIVE?So it's the end of the world, or beginning to look like it.  So how do you move, how do you navigate?  How do you beat it?  In this episode we take popular movies, and place ourselves in the shoes of the characters fighting for their lives.  What would we do?  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-06-221h 31The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 02 - BEST/WORST VILLAINS THE BEST AND WORST VILLAINS! We deep dive into the world of villains.  The best, the worst, and the in between.  We talk about what villain we relate to, what villains we hate, and what villain wasn't even a villain.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-06-081h 32The NerdyBits ShowThe NerdyBits ShowEPISODE 01-SUPERHERO FAILSA deep dive into the worst super hero products that have been released to the public.  Weather it be movies, video games, or toys.  We talk about our thoughts on those dreaded things, that butcher the characters we love.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nerdybits) Get full access to NerdyBits at www.nerdybits.com/subscribe2020-05-221h 15Bounty BoardBounty BoardEpisode 078: Game Genre Fatigue w/ Christy SawyerWhat’s good NerdyBits community!? Your favorite podcast is back this week, after a bit of a delay! Family always comes first, and over the last few days EIC Caleb has been tied up with a lot of family organization. So, sorry the podcast got a little delayed, but it’s here NOW!!!This week on Bounty Board the crew talks about game fatigue with Christy Sawyer (@CalamityXTJane, aka “The Coolest Granny in Games”). Everyone has a genre of games that is their jam, but have you ever gotten burnt out on games you used to love? Recently...2020-02-111h 32Bounty BoardBounty BoardEpisode 078: Game Genre Fatigue w/ Christy SawyerWhat’s good NerdyBits community!? Your favorite podcast is back this week, after a bit of a delay! Family always comes first, and over the last few days EIC Caleb has been tied up with a lot of family organization. So, sorry the podcast got a little delayed, but it’s here NOW!!!This week on Bounty Board the crew talks about game fatigue with Christy Sawyer (@CalamityXTJane, aka “The Coolest Granny in Games”). Everyone has a genre of games that is their jam, but have you ever gotten burnt out on games you used to love? Recently...2020-02-111h 32Today\'s Plea with JoeyBToday's Plea with JoeyBEpisode 33 Today's Plea: Caleb Ryan MartinHear what is going on with Caleb Ryan Martin these days. We also talk about Jimmy Driftwood, Wayne the train Hancock, Eminem, Robert Johnson, Sawyer Brown, Shooter Jennings, & Chelsea Nolan. So, its quite a mix! Caleb also tells about playing with Sam Williams recently and getting to ride in Hank Jr.'s Tahoe. Caleb also plays some great music on this episode as well. Check him out at https://calebmusic38.wixsite.com/caleb Purchase latest album at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/freight-trains-murders-lost-loves/1329811070 https://play.google.com/music/m/Bs2k3bzvuzx3y6e3twdt6nkdyl4?t=Freight_Trains...2018-09-091h 15Family QuestFamily QuestS1:E7 | The Knights (Season Finale)It has been a long and complicated journey, but our heroes seem to have figured it out. Now they race to prevent their own deaths. Or perhaps cause them? The outcome is unsure, but one thing rings true for all of them: This is where they will fight, and the fight will end here. Now. Sit back and strap in for the Season One Finale of Family Quest: The Knights!2018-08-2400 minFamily QuestFamily QuestS1:E6 | Concentric CirclesMayliana is back! The reunited team prepares to leave, but something is keeping them here. Their retreat discouraged, the group enters Yasmir looking for an old friend but things get put on hold pretty quickly. Bones rattle in this episode as the hunters become the hunted.2018-08-1800 minFamily QuestFamily QuestS1:E5 | The Clockwork FourTime is ticking for our heroes, as they draw closer to finding what they came to Yasmir for. But that isn't the only thing ticking. What was that noise in the woods? What powerful being attacked them before? Can they trust the Headmaster? What (who) are they missing?2018-08-1000 minThe Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastThe Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastFurther Impressions of the New EditionEpisode 157 of The Independent Characters provides you with our further impressions of The New Warhammer 40,000! (aka: 8th Edition) Now that we have had time to play many, many games of The New Warhammer 40,000, we feel a little more qualified to give you our opinions on the game. Recently someone stated on our Facebook page that it seems as though all we do is talk about how much we love Games Workshop. Well if you are that person, and that bothers you, you may want to skip this episode. Once we go through the regular Hobby...2017-07-122h 49The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastThe Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastFurther Impressions of the New EditionEpisode 157 of The Independent Characters provides you with our further impressions of The New Warhammer 40,000! (aka: 8th Edition) Now that we have had time to play many, many games of The New Warhammer 40,000, we feel a little more qualified to give you our opinions on the game. Recently someone stated on our Facebook page that it seems as though all we do is talk about how much we love Games Workshop. Well if you are that person, and that bothers you, you may want to skip this episode. Once we go through the regular Hobby...2017-07-122h 49The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastThe Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastEpisode 114 - Warhammer 40k from Frugal to LavishEpisode 114 of The Independent Characters is a lengthy discussion about playing Warhammer 40k both inexpensively and then how to embelish your play to take things to the next level. As usual we have a Hobby Progress and Games Played segment, where we meander a bit and talk about some new developments in the 40k Community over the last week. Namely base sizes and rumors of the 40k End Times. On top of all of that - we have an interview with Caleb Wissenback to talk about how the Las Vegas Open is helping you bring...2014-12-153h 08The Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastThe Independent Characters | Warhammer 40k PodcastEpisode 114 - Warhammer 40k from Frugal to LavishEpisode 114 of The Independent Characters is a lengthy discussion about playing Warhammer 40k both inexpensively and then how to embelish your play to take things to the next level. As usual we have a Hobby Progress and Games Played segment, where we meander a bit and talk about some new developments in the 40k Community over the last week. Namely base sizes and rumors of the 40k End Times. On top of all of that - we have an interview with Caleb Wissenback to talk about how the Las Vegas Open is helping you bring...2014-12-153h 08