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Sunday Morning SermonsSunday Morning SermonsFebruary 23, 2025 - How Should a Christian Respond to Evil? - Sunday Worship, 11amJoin us at 11:00am for worship as Pastor Brandon Hopkins continues our series in Romans with the sermon, “How Should a Christian Respond to Evil?’” from Romans 12:17-19.2025-02-2300 minSunday Morning SermonsSunday Morning SermonsFebruary 16, 2025 - Marks of a Christian: Blessing, Empathy, and Harmony - Sunday Worship, 11amPastor Brandon Hopkins continued our series in Romans with the sermon, “ Marks of a Christian: Blessing, Empathy, and Harmony ” from Romans 12:14-16.2025-02-1600 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 5 In the conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 9, Billy does what Billy does best – be a huge pain in the ass – and reshapes the power balance of Pacific Ridge. And just in time for the arrival of a very influential power broker. First Snow prepares to delivery discouraging news to her community. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Baker, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBI...2023-05-2832 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguard, Pt. 5In the conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 9, Billy does what Billy does best – be a huge pain in the ass – and reshapes the power balance of Pacific Ridge. And just in time for the arrival of a very influential power broker. First Snow prepares to delivery discouraging news to her community. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Baker, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GI...2023-05-2832 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 5In the conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 9, Billy does what Billy does best – be a huge pain in the ass – and reshapes the power balance of Pacific Ridge. And just in time for the arrival of a very influential power broker. First Snow prepares to delivery discouraging news to her community. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Baker, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GI...2023-05-2832 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 4Regan becomes increasingly entangled in the affairs of Pacific Ridge, while the Party puts their plan into motion. Yllodyk may have found an ally, but she has some explaining to do first. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan and Maeve Bailey IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and The Professor CHRIST...2023-04-3028 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 4Regan becomes increasingly entangled in the affairs of Pacific Ridge, while the Party puts their plan into motion. Yllodyk may have found an ally, but she has some explaining to do first. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan and Maeve Bailey IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and The Professor CHRIST...2023-04-3028 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 4 Regan becomes increasingly entangled in the affairs of Pacific Ridge, while the Party puts their plan into motion. Yllodyk may have found an ally, but she has some explaining to do first. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan and Maeve Bailey IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and The Professor CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MA...2023-04-3028 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 3Yllodyk reckons with the aftershock from her parents’ untimely deaths. Under the Black Mountains, Mag Uidhir and the Dragon make good on their bargain. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by O CARCIENTE and CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk GARRETT ARMYN as…      Jethro IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Mag Uidhir CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as…      Renault D’esprit JULIE REED as…      Elf Constable REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as…      The Dragon/Yrrsylax Editing by JIM BANTING Foley...2023-03-2636 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 3Yllodyk reckons with the aftershock from her parents’ untimely deaths. Under the Black Mountains, Mag Uidhir and the Dragon make good on their bargain. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by O CARCIENTE and CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk GARRETT ARMYN as…      Jethro IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Mag Uidhir CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as…      Renault D’esprit JULIE REED as…      Elf Constable REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as…      The Dragon/Yrrsylax Editing by JIM BANTING Foley...2023-03-2636 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 3 Yllodyk reckons with the aftershock from her parents’ untimely deaths. Under the Black Mountains, Mag Uidhir and the Dragon make good on their bargain. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by O CARCIENTE and CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk GARRETT ARMYN as…      Jethro IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Mag Uidhir CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as…      Renault D’esprit JULIE REED as…      Elf Constable REGINA RENEE RUSSELL as…      The Dragon/Yrrsylax Editing by JIM BANTING Foley, Sound De...2023-03-2636 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 2Old rivalries flare in Pacific Ridge. Nelson finds a kindred spirit. Regan folds some new allies into the Party’s plan. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as…      Bill PAUL NOTICE as…      Nelson ANA O’DANIEL as…      Lulu FRANK QUERIS as…   ...2023-02-2624 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 2Old rivalries flare in Pacific Ridge. Nelson finds a kindred spirit. Regan folds some new allies into the Party’s plan. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as…      Bill PAUL NOTICE as…      Nelson ANA O’DANIEL as…      Lulu FRANK QUERIS as…   ...2023-02-2624 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 2 Old rivalries flare in Pacific Ridge. Nelson finds a kindred spirit. Regan folds some new allies into the Party’s plan. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA as…      Bill PAUL NOTICE as…      Nelson ANA O’DANIEL as…      Lulu FRANK QUERIS as…      Billy JULIE RE...2023-02-2624 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 1 Upon arriving in the West, the Party encounters challenges they never anticipated. But after learning more about their new locale, a plan takes shape. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ Additional Writing Help from ANA O’DANIEL PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Coyote Carl, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MAD...2023-01-2927 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 1Upon arriving in the West, the Party encounters challenges they never anticipated. But after learning more about their new locale, a plan takes shape. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ Additional Writing Help from ANA O’DANIEL PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Coyote Carl, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIA...2023-01-2927 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 1Upon arriving in the West, the Party encounters challenges they never anticipated. But after learning more about their new locale, a plan takes shape. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ Additional Writing Help from ANA O’DANIEL PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Janey GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson, Coyote Carl, and Ranger 4 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ranger 1 CHRISTIA...2023-01-2927 minSunday Morning SermonsSunday Morning SermonsA Primer on Christian Persecution - Matthew 5:10-12Pastor Brandon Hopkins continues the series, "Beatitudes" with the sermon, "A Primer on Christian Persecution" from Matthew 5:10-12.2023-01-0100 minBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdCommentary for “The Worthiest Knight” For today’s bonus content, Anya Gibian, Zach Glass, Ian Harkins, and Christian Kelley-Madera recorded a commentary track for Book 1 Chapter 5, “The Worthiest Knight,” originally released back in 2014. ANNOUCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. This episode was a reward we promised for reaching $650/month on Patreon. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach that milestone! If you’d like to hear us...2022-12-111h 19Audio – The Once And Future NerdAudio – The Once And Future NerdCommentary for “The Worthiest Knight” For today’s bonus content, Anya Gibian, Zach Glass, Ian Harkins, and Christian Kelley-Madera recorded a commentary track for Book 1 Chapter 5, “The Worthiest Knight,” originally released back in 2014. ANNOUCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. This episode was a reward we promised for reaching $650/month on Patreon. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach that milestone! If you’d like to hear us...2022-12-111h 19The Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdCommentary for “The Worthiest Knight”For today’s bonus content, Anya Gibian, Zach Glass, Ian Harkins, and Christian Kelley-Madera recorded a commentary track for Book 1 Chapter 5, “The Worthiest Knight,” originally released back in 2014. ANNOUCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. This episode was a reward we promised for reaching $650/month on Patreon. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach that milestone! If you’d like to...2022-12-111h 19The Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdCommentary for “The Worthiest Knight”For today’s bonus content, Anya Gibian, Zach Glass, Ian Harkins, and Christian Kelley-Madera recorded a commentary track for Book 1 Chapter 5, “The Worthiest Knight,” originally released back in 2014. ANNOUCEMENTS: This episode is sponsored by Tab for a Cause — a free browser extension that helps you raise money for charity. Join our team at tabforacause.org/toafn As always, The Once And Future Nerd is made possible by our Patrons on Patreon. This episode was a reward we promised for reaching $650/month on Patreon. Thank you to everyone who helped us reach that milestone! If you’d like to...2022-12-111h 19Episode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Change of Scenery, Pt. 4 Arlene, Gwen, Mildred, and Ben make shore at their new home. The worst possible people meet each other. Tragedy befalls the house of Ba’at lo-Yl and Wyyn lo-Dyk. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Ethel GARRETT ARMYN as…      Jethro DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Ardel Redmoor, Alf, and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Arlene Redmoor and Wyyn lo-Dyk IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ba’at lo-Yl SHANNON HARRIS as…      Mildred and Red Ren the Ruthless CHRIS...2022-09-2524 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change of Scenery, Pt. 4Arlene, Gwen, Mildred, and Ben make shore at their new home. The worst possible people meet each other. Tragedy befalls the house of Ba’at lo-Yl and Wyyn lo-Dyk. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Ethel GARRETT ARMYN as…      Jethro DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Ardel Redmoor, Alf, and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Arlene Redmoor and Wyyn lo-Dyk IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ba’at lo-Yl SHANNON HARRIS as…      Mildred and Red Ren t...2022-09-2524 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change of Scenery, Pt. 4Arlene, Gwen, Mildred, and Ben make shore at their new home. The worst possible people meet each other. Tragedy befalls the house of Ba’at lo-Yl and Wyyn lo-Dyk. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Yllodyk and Ethel GARRETT ARMYN as…      Jethro DAN DOBRANSKY as…      Ardel Redmoor, Alf, and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Arlene Redmoor and Wyyn lo-Dyk IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Ba’at lo-Yl SHANNON HARRIS as…      Mildred and Red Ren t...2022-09-2524 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 3Billy’s attempts to support Nelson emotionally go about as well as you would expect. But, hey, he’s trying. Mag Uidhir brokers an accord. Two very different societies decide how to allocate resources in a simmering conflict. The finale of Book 2 Chapter 8 arrives on September 25. See you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Speaker 2 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Wyyn lo-Dyk IAN HARKINS as…      The...2022-08-2833 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 3Billy’s attempts to support Nelson emotionally go about as well as you would expect. But, hey, he’s trying. Mag Uidhir brokers an accord. Two very different societies decide how to allocate resources in a simmering conflict. The finale of Book 2 Chapter 8 arrives on September 25. See you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Speaker 2 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Wyyn lo-Dyk IAN HARKINS as…      The...2022-08-2833 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 3 Billy’s attempts to support Nelson emotionally go about as well as you would expect. But, hey, he’s trying. Mag Uidhir brokers an accord. Two very different societies decide how to allocate resources in a simmering conflict. The finale of Book 2 Chapter 8 arrives on September 25. See you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Speaker 2 DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Wyyn lo-Dyk IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator, Ma...2022-08-2833 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 2Mag Uidhir begins parlay with an awesome and terrible bargaining partner. When the Party seeks shelter from a blizzard, Nelson tries making sense of his recent conversations with Nia. Our next episode arrives on August 28. Thanks for listening and see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft, Arden, and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Mag Uidhir2022-07-3124 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 2Mag Uidhir begins parlay with an awesome and terrible bargaining partner. When the Party seeks shelter from a blizzard, Nelson tries making sense of his recent conversations with Nia. Our next episode arrives on August 28. Thanks for listening and see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft, Arden, and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Mag Uidhir2022-07-3124 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 2 Mag Uidhir begins parlay with an awesome and terrible bargaining partner. When the Party seeks shelter from a blizzard, Nelson tries making sense of his recent conversations with Nia. Our next episode arrives on August 28. Thanks for listening and see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: GARRETT ARMYN as…      Sir Brennen Willemson DAN DOBRANSKY as…      General Traft, Arden, and Vanderberg ANYA GIBIAN as…      Aerona Regan IAN HARKINS as…      The Narrator and Mag Uidhir PAUL NOTIC...2022-07-3124 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 1 In the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 8, the newly divided Party begins its risky journey over the Black Mountains. Elsewhere, A servant is ailing. Maeve Bailey recounts the reports of her sisters. And Mag Uidhir, Traft, and Arden discover much more than they bargained for under the Mountains. Our next episode will arrive on July 31. Thanks as always for listening! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by ZACH GLASS, CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA, and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Ruby GARRET...2022-06-2627 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 1In the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 8, the newly divided Party begins its risky journey over the Black Mountains. Elsewhere, A servant is ailing. Maeve Bailey recounts the reports of her sisters. And Mag Uidhir, Traft, and Arden discover much more than they bargained for under the Mountains. Our next episode will arrive on July 31. Thanks as always for listening! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by ZACH GLASS, CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA, and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Ruby2022-06-2627 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdA Change Of Scenery, Pt. 1In the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 8, the newly divided Party begins its risky journey over the Black Mountains. Elsewhere, A servant is ailing. Maeve Bailey recounts the reports of her sisters. And Mag Uidhir, Traft, and Arden discover much more than they bargained for under the Mountains. Our next episode will arrive on July 31. Thanks as always for listening! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by ZACH GLASS, CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA, and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as…      Ruby2022-06-2627 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdMinisodes 005-006 We’re back with some scripted minisodes today, for this between-chapters month. “On The Origin Of A Song”by Paul Notice and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Paul Notice – MatronsonMatthew K. Addison – Younger ManGregory M. Schulz – Rival MerchantChristian T. Kelley-Madera – Elf Guard(Script)CONTENT NOTES: Contains depictions of racist state violence “A Holiday Dinner”by Dirk HamptonPerformed by:Anya Gibian – Molly Bailey, Minnie Bailey, Mona Bailey, Maeve Bailey(Script) Editing for Minisodes 005 and 006 by BriElle AchterhofFoley, Sound Design...2022-05-1517 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdMinisodes 005-006We’re back with some scripted minisodes today, for this between-chapters month. “On The Origin Of A Song”by Paul Notice and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Paul Notice – MatronsonMatthew K. Addison – Younger ManGregory M. Schulz – Rival MerchantChristian T. Kelley-Madera – Elf Guard(Script)CONTENT NOTES: Contains depictions of racist state violence “A Holiday Dinner”by Dirk HamptonPerformed by:Anya Gibian – Molly Bailey, Minnie Bailey, Mona Bailey, Maeve Bailey(Script) Editing for Minisodes 005 and 006 by BriElle AchterhofFoley...2022-05-1517 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdMinisodes 005-006We’re back with some scripted minisodes today, for this between-chapters month. “On The Origin Of A Song”by Paul Notice and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Paul Notice – MatronsonMatthew K. Addison – Younger ManGregory M. Schulz – Rival MerchantChristian T. Kelley-Madera – Elf Guard(Script)CONTENT NOTES: Contains depictions of racist state violence “A Holiday Dinner”by Dirk HamptonPerformed by:Anya Gibian – Molly Bailey, Minnie Bailey, Mona Bailey, Maeve Bailey(Script) Editing for Minisodes 005 and 006 by BriElle AchterhofFoley...2022-05-1517 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 4In the conclusion to Chapter 7, Nelson and Nia discuss dreams, Jen and Regan reconcile, and the party must make some goodbyes. Chapter 8 will premiere on June 26, 2022. In the meantime, there will be a minisode release and an #AskTOAFN livestream in the month of May, exact dates TBA. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY:RHIANNON ANGELL as… SailorGARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen WillemsonANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Ar...2022-04-2426 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 4 In the conclusion to Chapter 7, Nelson and Nia discuss dreams, Jen and Regan reconcile, and the party must make some goodbyes. Chapter 8 will premiere on June 26, 2022. In the meantime, there will be a minisode release and an #AskTOAFN livestream in the month of May, exact dates TBA. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY:RHIANNON ANGELL as… SailorGARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen WillemsonANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Arlene Redmoo...2022-04-2426 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat's Close To You, Pt. 4In the conclusion to Chapter 7, Nelson and Nia discuss dreams, Jen and Regan reconcile, and the party must make some goodbyes. Chapter 8 will premiere on June 26, 2022. In the meantime, there will be a minisode release and an #AskTOAFN livestream in the month of May, exact dates TBA. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY:RHIANNON ANGELL as… SailorGARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen WillemsonANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Ar...2022-04-2426 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 3In this episode, the team must make some decisions regarding their future plans. Regan must come to face the consequences of her actions. And Nia reconnects with her mother. Our next episode will be released on April 24, 2022. We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY:GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen WillemsonDAN DOBRANSKY as… AlfANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Arlene RedmoorIAN HARKINS as… The Narrator...2022-03-2727 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 3 In this episode, the team must make some decisions regarding their future plans. Regan must come to face the consequences of her actions. And Nia reconnects with her mother. Our next episode will be released on April 24, 2022. We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY:GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen WillemsonDAN DOBRANSKY as… AlfANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Arlene RedmoorIAN HARKINS as… The NarratorSHANNON...2022-03-2727 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat's Close To You, Pt. 3In this episode, the team must make some decisions regarding their future plans. Regan must come to face the consequences of her actions. And Nia reconnects with her mother. Our next episode will be released on April 24, 2022. We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written byCHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY:GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen WillemsonDAN DOBRANSKY as… AlfANYA GIBIAN as… Aerona Regan and Arlene RedmoorIAN HARKINS as… The Narrator...2022-03-2727 min32peces32peces"In Conversation" with professional Clarinetist, Sound Engineer, Teacher Christan ScubertFounder of 32peces Jensine reflects now this two year ago conversation with Christian Schubert of navigating the industry as a performing Artist in the height of the pandemic. Christian shares the importance of how he used his time to engage his audience, still offer teachings to his students virtually and build new works with collaboration of his colleagues and network. 2022-03-2514 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 2Antonin Mooncrest, after taking over as rightful Regent of Guernatal, wins over his new subjects. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor, the recently-removed regent of the same…does the opposite. West of the mountains, First Snow and Steady River head towards the Federation to discuss the threat of the Elves. And finally, the Iordic (and Pennsylvanian) crew deal with the consequences of their recent endeavor. Our next episode will be released on March 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CH...2022-02-2728 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat's Close To You, Pt. 2Antonin Mooncrest, after taking over as rightful Regent of Guernatal, wins over his new subjects. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor, the recently-removed regent of the same…does the opposite. West of the mountains, First Snow and Steady River head towards the Federation to discuss the threat of the Elves. And finally, the Iordic (and Pennsylvanian) crew deal with the consequences of their recent endeavor. Our next episode will be released on March 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CH...2022-02-2728 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 2 Antonin Mooncrest, after taking over as rightful Regent of Guernatal, wins over his new subjects. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor, the recently-removed regent of the same…does the opposite. West of the mountains, First Snow and Steady River head towards the Federation to discuss the threat of the Elves. And finally, the Iordic (and Pennsylvanian) crew deal with the consequences of their recent endeavor. Our next episode will be released on March 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KE...2022-02-2728 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 1After successfully pulling off a heist to save Nia’s family from Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, the party attempts to make their getaway. Complications arise, and loose ends are tied…but at what cost? Our next episode will be released on February 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Crew Member 1 and Sailor GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson and Crew Member 2 DAN DOBRANSKY as… Alf2022-01-3024 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWhat's Close To You, Pt. 1After successfully pulling off a heist to save Nia’s family from Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, the party attempts to make their getaway. Complications arise, and loose ends are tied…but at what cost? Our next episode will be released on February 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Crew Member 1 and Sailor GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson and Crew Member 2 DAN DOBRANSKY as… Alf2022-01-3024 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdWhat’s Close To You, Pt. 1 After successfully pulling off a heist to save Nia’s family from Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, the party attempts to make their getaway. Complications arise, and loose ends are tied…but at what cost? Our next episode will be released on February 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Crew Member 1 and Sailor GARRETT ARMYN as… Sir Brennen Willemson and Crew Member 2 DAN DOBRANSKY as… Alf ANYA GIB...2022-01-3024 minProvidence En Español - Las PredicasProvidence En Español - Las PredicasJehová Rafa“El nombre del Señor es una fortaleza firme; los justos corren a él y quedan a salvo.” Proverbios 18:10 (NTV)   “Entonces Moisés guio al pueblo de Israel lejos del mar Rojo, y se internaron en el desierto de Shur. Viajaron por este desierto durante tres días sin encontrar agua. Cuando llegaron al oasis de Mara, no pudieron beber el agua porque era demasiado amarga. Por eso llamaron al lugar Mara (que significa ‘amarga;). Entonces la gente se quejó y se puso en contra de Moisés. ‘¿Qué vamos a beber?’ reclamaron. Así que Moisés clamó...2021-01-1742 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdMinisodes 003-004We’re back, with another batch of scripted minisodes! “The Lullaby”by Anya GibianPerformed by:Julie Reed – JenAnya Gibian – Arlene(Script) “Straight From The Underground”by Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Anya Gibian – Regan(Script) Associate Producers: Mark Nielsen and Alec Story Ways to help the show this week: You can buy music from us through our Bandcamp page. And if you do it on Bandcamp Friday, Bandcamp will waive all of their usual fees. The next Bandcamp Friday...2020-08-3015 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdMinisodes 003-004 We’re back, with another batch of scripted minisodes! “The Lullaby”by Anya GibianPerformed by:Julie Reed – JenAnya Gibian – Arlene(Script) “Straight From The Underground”by Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Anya Gibian – Regan(Script) Associate Producers: Mark Nielsen and Alec Story Ways to help the show this week: You can buy music from us through our Bandcamp page. And if you do it on Bandcamp Friday, Bandcamp will waive all of their usual fees. The next Bandcamp Friday...2020-08-3015 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdMinisodes 003-004We’re back, with another batch of scripted minisodes! “The Lullaby”by Anya GibianPerformed by:Julie Reed – JenAnya Gibian – Arlene(Script) “Straight From The Underground”by Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Anya Gibian – Regan(Script) Associate Producers: Mark Nielsen and Alec Story Ways to help the show this week: You can buy music from us through our Bandcamp page. And if you do it on Bandcamp Friday, Bandcamp will waive all of their usual fees. The next Bandcamp Friday...2020-08-3015 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdMinisodes 001 – 002 We are so excited to present to you our first batch of scripted minisodes! “26 Maple Dr”by Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Frank Queris – BillyJulie Reed – Jen(Script) “A Going Away Party”by Zach Glass and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Gregory M. Schulz – YllowyynRhiannon Angell – Yllodyk(Script) Associate Producer:Alec Story As we mentioned last week, we’re currently doing something of a pledge drive over on our Patreon. Our sponsors this week are: Serial Box, a webs...2020-07-2619 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdMinisodes 001 – 002We are so excited to present to you our first batch of scripted minisodes! “26 Maple Dr”by Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Frank Queris – BillyJulie Reed – Jen(Script) “A Going Away Party”by Zach Glass and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Gregory M. Schulz – YllowyynRhiannon Angell – Yllodyk(Script) Associate Producer:Alec Story As we mentioned last week, we’re currently doing something of a pledge drive over on our Patreon. Our sponsors this week are: Serial Box, a webs...2020-07-2619 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdMinisodes 001 – 002We are so excited to present to you our first batch of scripted minisodes! “26 Maple Dr”by Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Frank Queris – BillyJulie Reed – Jen(Script) “A Going Away Party”by Zach Glass and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Gregory M. Schulz – YllowyynRhiannon Angell – Yllodyk(Script) Associate Producer:Alec Story As we mentioned last week, we’re currently doing something of a pledge drive over on our Patreon. Our sponsors this week are: Serial Box, a webs...2020-07-2619 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #26 - Hierarchies and Anarchism in Fantasy (with author Margaret Killjoy)This week’s bonus content is an interview Christian did with author, musician, crafter, and self-described jack of all trades Margaret Killjoy. It’s about power in Fantasy (among other things). So, right up our alley. You can find out about all of Margaret’s various projects at birdsbeforethestorm.net, or follow her on Twitter @MagpieKilljoy. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Our partners this week are: Tab for a Cause – a browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while you do your thing online. Join team Once And...2020-05-3152 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAn Update for April 2020Hey all, This is normally about the time that we’d be announcing we were about to start recording our next chapter. Unfortunately, as you may have heard, there’s a global pandemic going on, and it’s hitting New York City especially hard. So it’s not safe for us to meet up in person to record, and given the setup of our show it’s not logistically feasible to do it remotely. And sadly, we don’t know how long that’s going to be the case. Looks like at the very least a few more months, s...2020-04-0502 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future Nerd#ASK THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD for Bk. 2 Ch. 6Today’s bonus episode is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream for Book 2 Chapter, originally broadcast on November 17. It’s been cleaned up and lightly edited for clarity, but you can watch the full original stream over on our YouTube channel. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! Our sponsors this week: A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice, Book One in The Sorcerer’s Ring. Visit morganricebooks.com for more information. Marvels, a new podcast from Marvel, set in the background of the Fantastic Four’s showdown with Galactus. Written, directed, and produced by some...2019-11-241h 02The Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #23 - End(s) Of The World (with Sarah, Gabriel, and Zach of Zero Hours and Wolf 359)This week – to hold you over until our #AskTOAFN livestream, we have an interview with three brilliant podcast creators. Sarah Shachat, Gabriel Urbina, and Zach Valenti are the production team behind Wolf 359, No Bad Ideas, and Time Bombs. In this interview, they talk to Christian about their latest endeavor, Zero Hours. Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code and everyone else can still take advantage of the course at its regular price. And last but not least: Our #AskTOAFN livestream for Bo...2019-11-1047 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdChapter 5 Release Dates! (And Other Announcements)First! The announcement you’ve all been waiting for! Release dates for our next chapter. THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD Book 2 – Myth Made Flesh Chapter 5 – “An Impregnable Missive” Part 1 – March 24, 2019 Part 2 – April 7, 2019 Part 3 – April 21, 2019 Part 4 – May 5, 2019 We can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve been cooking up. Next, we’re conducting an audience survey to get a sense of your likes and dislikes, and to see where we can grow and improve the show. Your participation would be tremendously appreciated. So, when you’ve got 15-20 minutes to spare, please head over to b...2019-01-1602 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #21 - What We Do When We Tell Stories (with Amanda, Julia, and Eric of Multitude)Today’s bonus content is a conversation that Zach and Christian had with Amanda McLoughlin, Julia Schifini, and Eric Silver of Multitude fame. We talked about the role that storytelling plays in society and how that intersects with roleplaying and self-conception. We’re also pleased to announce that we’ll be in production for our next chapter November through early December. We’ll be announcing official release dates once we’re a little ways into post-production, but hopefully early 2019. 2018-10-2143 minSpirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreSpirits: Mythology, Legends, & FolkloreKing Arthur w/ Christian MaderaThe Arthurian Canon is sacred to some people—so you know we’ve got a lot of jokes about it. We dive into the nitty gritty with special guest Christian Madera as we talk about why self-insert fanfiction is questionable, even in the Middle Ages; how OT3s can solve all problems; how freaky historians can get; and why “whiskey” is a word that transcends language. You can find Christian online at Once and Future Nerd, and on Twitter and Tumblr! The fabulous Professor E.R. Udite is on tumblr for your enjoyment, and you can learn more abou...2017-12-2054 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future Nerd#ASK THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD for Bk. 2 Ch. 3Today’s bonus content is the cleaned up audio from our last end-of-chapter livestream (along with the Chapter 3 blooper reel). You can watch the video of this conversation here. Podcast Shout-Out’s this episode: Greg: Til Death Do Us Blart, Worst Idea Of All Time Ian: Pod Save America, Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People Christian: Left Trigger Right Trigger, The Bright Sessions, Wolf 359, Join the Party, What’s The Frequency?, Audio Drama Production Podcast, Métis in Space Zach: Nerds On A Roll, Lesser Gods Chapter 4 of our tale will be released some time in the fir...2017-12-191h 29Audio – The Once And Future NerdAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #18 - Zach Valenti on Listening to Audience FeedbackToday’s bonus content is an interview with the one and only Zach Valenti, star and co-producer of Wolf 359 (among many other things), who took on a cameo role as Merril in our last few episodes. This conversation was originally broadcast in May as part of Zach’s ongoing “Self Care Sunday” livestream project. You can watch video of the interview here (Christian starts at right around hour 2), and subscribe to the channel at zach.live. Release of Chapter 3 is delayed slightly, for reasons explained at the head of the episode. We will announce r...2017-08-2029 minPromo – The Once And Future NerdPromo – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #18 - Zach Valenti on Listening to Audience FeedbackToday’s bonus content is an interview with the one and only Zach Valenti, star and co-producer of Wolf 359 (among many other things), who took on a cameo role as Merril in our last few episodes. This conversation was originally broadcast in May as part of Zach’s ongoing “Self Care Sunday” livestream project. You can watch video of the interview here (Christian starts at right around hour 2), and subscribe to the channel at zach.live. Release of Chapter 3 is delayed slightly, for reasons explained at the head of the episode. We will announce r...2017-08-2029 minBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #18 - Zach Valenti on Listening to Audience FeedbackToday’s bonus content is an interview with the one and only Zach Valenti, star and co-producer of Wolf 359 (among many other things), who took on a cameo role as Merril in our last few episodes. This conversation was originally broadcast in May as part of Zach’s ongoing “Self Care Sunday” livestream project. You can watch video of the interview here (Christian starts at right around hour 2), and subscribe to the channel at zach.live. Release of Chapter 3 is delayed slightly, for reasons explained at the head of the episode. We will announce r...2017-08-2029 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #18 - Zach Valenti on Listening to Audience FeedbackToday’s bonus content is an interview with the one and only Zach Valenti, star and co-producer of Wolf 359 (among many other things), who took on a cameo role as Merril in our last few episodes. This conversation was originally broadcast in May as part of Zach’s ongoing “Self Care Sunday” livestream project. You can watch video of the interview here (Christian starts at right around hour 2), and subscribe to the channel at zach.live. Release of Chapter 3 is delayed slightly, for reasons explained at the head of the episode. We will announce release dates as s...2017-08-2029 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #12 - Stephanie Cooke on Live AudiodramaFor today’s bonus content, Christian interviewed Stephanie Cooke of Rogue’s Portal about her latest project, a live audio drama called THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HELL. The conversation touches on how Stephanie got into audio drama, the logistics of producing a live show month after month, and her collaborative process. Follow Stephanie on Twitter for updates on all her projects. PLUS! Announcements about the future of TOAFN and a bunch of shout-outs for people who’ve gone out of their way to flatter us in public. 2017-01-0847 minBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #11 - Justin Sloan on Writing for Games and Military TrainingFor this week’s bonus content we sat down for a chat with Justin Sloan, a prodigious Fantasy writer who has worked on and published several original novels, written for video games including Telltale Game’s Game of Thrones series, and adapted several novels for the screen. Oh and he was also a martial arts instructor in the United States Marine Corps. So yeah, it was interesting conversation. You can find Justin and links to his work here: www.JustinSloanAuthor.com www.CreativeWritingCareer.com (podcast) Twitter: @JustinMSloan Facebook.com/JustinsloanAuthor Amazon author page And his instafreebie Fantas...2016-09-0541 minAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #11 - Justin Sloan on Writing for Games and Military TrainingFor this week’s bonus content we sat down for a chat with Justin Sloan, a prodigious Fantasy writer who has worked on and published several original novels, written for video games including Telltale Game’s Game of Thrones series, and adapted several novels for the screen. Oh and he was also a martial arts instructor in the United States Marine Corps. So yeah, it was interesting conversation. You can find Justin and links to his work here: www.JustinSloanAuthor.com www.CreativeWritingCareer.com (podcast) Twitter: @JustinMSloan Facebook.com/JustinsloanAuthor Amazon author page And his instafreebie Fantas...2016-09-0541 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #11 - Justin Sloan on Writing for Games and Military TrainingFor this week’s bonus content we sat down for a chat with Justin Sloan, a prodigious Fantasy writer who has worked on and published several original novels, written for video games including Telltale Game’s Game of Thrones series, and adapted several novels for the screen. Oh and he was also a martial arts instructor in the United States Marine Corps. So yeah, it was interesting conversation. You can find Justin and links to his work here: www.JustinSloanAuthor.com www.CreativeWritingCareer.com (podcast) Twitter: @JustinMSloan Facebook.com/JustinsloanAuthor Amazon author page And his instafreebie Fantas...2016-09-0541 minAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #10 - How We Made The Singing SisterRemember the song that Arlene sang to Gwen back in Chapter 6 and again in Chapter 9? We know at least some of you do, because you wrote in to tell us how much you loved it, and to ask whether it was available as a standalone track. Well…it is now! We re-recorded it with a new arrangement and live instruments. Head over to onceandfuturenerd.bandcamp.com to purchase it for $1 (or more if you’d like to be very kind. Patreon subscribers, check your Patreon feed for a coupon code to save 50¢.) And for today’s bonus...2016-07-1714 minBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #10 - How We Made The Singing SisterRemember the song that Arlene sang to Gwen back in Chapter 6 and again in Chapter 9? We know at least some of you do, because you wrote in to tell us how much you loved it, and to ask whether it was available as a standalone track. Well…it is now! We re-recorded it with a new arrangement and live instruments. Head over to onceandfuturenerd.bandcamp.com to purchase it for $1 (or more if you’d like to be very kind. Patreon subscribers, check your Patreon feed for a coupon code to save 50¢.) And for today’s bonus...2016-07-1714 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #10 - How We Made The Singing SisterRemember the song that Arlene sang to Gwen back in Chapter 6 and again in Chapter 9? We know at least some of you do, because you wrote in to tell us how much you loved it, and to ask whether it was available as a standalone track. Well…it is now! We re-recorded it with a new arrangement and live instruments. Head over to onceandfuturenerd.bandcamp.com to purchase it for $1 (or more if you’d like to be very kind. Patreon subscribers, check your Patreon feed for a coupon code to save 50¢.) And for today’s bonus...2016-07-1714 minPromo – The Once And Future NerdPromo – The Once And Future NerdWe’re Finalists in the 2015 AudioVerse Awards!Thanks so much to everyone who voted in Round 1 of the 2015 AudioVerse Awards. Thanks to you, we are now FINALISTS in EVERY CATEGORY for which we were eligible. Best Original Composition in an Original, Short-Form Production – Tom Lee Best Audio Engineering for an Original, Short-Form, Serial Production – Brian Forbes, Sam Palumbo, Christian Madera, Josh Perault, and Sandra Ramirez Best Writing of an Original, Short-Form, Serial Production – Zach Glass & Christian Madera Best Actress with an Ensemble Role in an Original Serial Production – Rhiannon Angell Best Actress with...2015-11-0203 minexpired – The Once And Future Nerdexpired – The Once And Future NerdWe’re Finalists in the 2015 AudioVerse Awards!Thanks so much to everyone who voted in Round 1 of the 2015 AudioVerse Awards. Thanks to you, we are now FINALISTS in EVERY CATEGORY for which we were eligible. Best Original Composition in an Original, Short-Form Production – Tom Lee Best Audio Engineering for an Original, Short-Form, Serial Production – Brian Forbes, Sam Palumbo, Christian Madera, Josh Perault, and Sandra Ramirez Best Writing of an Original, Short-Form, Serial Production – Zach Glass & Christian Madera Best Actress with an Ensemble Role in an Original Serial Production – Rhiannon Angell Best Actress with...2015-11-0203 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdWe’re Finalists in the 2015 AudioVerse Awards!Thanks so much to everyone who voted in Round 1 of the 2015 AudioVerse Awards. Thanks to you, we are now FINALISTS in EVERY CATEGORY for which we were eligible. Best Original Composition in an Original, Short-Form Production – Tom Lee Best Audio Engineering for an Original, Short-Form, Serial Production – Brian Forbes, Sam Palumbo, Christian Madera, Josh Perault, and Sandra Ramirez Best Writing of an Original, Short-Form, Serial Production – Zach Glass & Christian Madera Best Actress with an Ensemble Role in an Original Serial Production – Rhiannon Angell Best Actress with...2015-11-0203 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #8 – Book 1 RoundtableFor today’s bonus content, Christian (director, co-creator), Zach (co-writer, co-producer), Anya (Regan, Arlene, various female),  Ian (Narrator, various male), Dan (Ardel, Traft, various male), Paul (Nelson, Antonin) and Lily (Gwen, Ry’y, various female) sat down with Matthew of the Audio Drama Production Podcast to talk about the highlights, challenges, and strategies that went into creating Book 1 of THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD. Show notes are below. Awesome things the Cast & Crew are up to: The New York Fringe Festival (http://fringenyc.org/) includes SOLINA (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/solina-fringenyc-tickets-17728346963), stari...2015-08-1455 minAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #8 – Book 1 RoundtableFor today’s bonus content, Christian (director, co-creator), Zach (co-writer, co-producer), Anya (Regan, Arlene, various female),  Ian (Narrator, various male), Dan (Ardel, Traft, various male), Paul (Nelson, Antonin) and Lily (Gwen, Ry’y, various female) sat down with Matthew of the Audio Drama Production Podcast to talk about the highlights, challenges, and strategies that went into creating Book 1 of THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD. Show notes are below. Awesome things the Cast & Crew are up to: The New York Fringe Festival (http://fringenyc.org/) includes SOLINA (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol...2015-08-1455 minPromo – The Once And Future NerdPromo – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #8 – Book 1 RoundtableFor today’s bonus content, Christian (director, co-creator), Zach (co-writer, co-producer), Anya (Regan, Arlene, various female),  Ian (Narrator, various male), Dan (Ardel, Traft, various male), Paul (Nelson, Antonin) and Lily (Gwen, Ry’y, various female) sat down with Matthew of the Audio Drama Production Podcast to talk about the highlights, challenges, and strategies that went into creating Book 1 of THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD. Show notes are below. Awesome things the Cast & Crew are up to: The New York Fringe Festival (http://fringenyc.org/) includes SOLINA (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol...2015-08-1455 minBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #8 – Book 1 RoundtableFor today’s bonus content, Christian (director, co-creator), Zach (co-writer, co-producer), Anya (Regan, Arlene, various female),  Ian (Narrator, various male), Dan (Ardel, Traft, various male), Paul (Nelson, Antonin) and Lily (Gwen, Ry’y, various female) sat down with Matthew of the Audio Drama Production Podcast to talk about the highlights, challenges, and strategies that went into creating Book 1 of THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD. Show notes are below. Awesome things the Cast & Crew are up to: The New York Fringe Festival (http://fringenyc.org/) includes SOLINA (http://www.eventbrite.com/e/sol...2015-08-1455 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdDarkness on the Edge of Town, Pt. 5In this, the final episode of Chapter 9, Jen must confront a man from her past she was not expecting to see. Iorden’s civil war arrives on Bryce Riverfell’s doorstep whether he and his charges are prepared or not. And Arlene and Gwen change their course, now that Arlene’s singing has created some options for them. “The Singing Sister” is © 2014. Lyrics by Zach Glass and Christian Madera, based on a traditional English folk song. Music by Anya Gibian. We’ll be back on July 19 with the premiere of Chapter 10, the final chapter of Boo...2015-06-2117 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdDarkness on the Edge of Town, Pt. 5In this, the final episode of Chapter 9, Jen must confront a man from her past she was not expecting to see. Iorden’s civil war arrives on Bryce Riverfell’s doorstep whether he and his charges are prepared or not. And Arlene and Gwen change their course, now that Arlene’s singing has created some options for them. “The Singing Sister” is © 2014. Lyrics by Zach Glass and Christian Madera, based on a traditional English folk song. Music by Anya Gibian. We’ll be back on July 19 with the premiere of Chapter 10, the final chapter of Book 1! In the...2015-06-2117 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdDarkness on the Edge of Town, Pt. 4The conflict between Antonin Mooncrest and Ardel Redmoor comes to bloodshed. Who will survive? Meanwhile, Arlene struggles to adapt to a working woman’s life; her inexperience threatens to leave her and Gwen without a roof over their heads. You won’t want to miss the conclusion of Chapter 9, which will be released on June 21. In the meantime, check out our official discussion forum, and tell a friend about the show if you want our eternal love! “The Singing Sister” is © 2014. Lyrics by Zach Glass and Christian Madera, based on a traditional English folk song. Music by A...2015-06-0715 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdDarkness on the Edge of Town, Pt. 4The conflict between Antonin Mooncrest and Ardel Redmoor comes to bloodshed. Who will survive? Meanwhile, Arlene struggles to adapt to a working woman’s life; her inexperience threatens to leave her and Gwen without a roof over their heads. You won’t want to miss the conclusion of Chapter 9, which will be released on June 21. In the meantime, check out our official discussion forum, and tell a friend about the show if you want our eternal love! “The Singing Sister” is © 2014. Lyrics by Zach Glass and Christian Madera, based on a traditional English folk song...2015-06-0715 minThe Great AlbumsThe Great AlbumsBruce Springsteen - Born to Run (w/ guest Christian Madera)Go big or go home, boys. So we went with one of the biggest albums, both sonically and in legacy, that has ever existed. Writer and director of The Once and Future Nerd (onceandfuturenerd.com) Christian Madera skypes in to help Bill and Brian tell you what makes Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run (1975, Columbia) so great. But seriously, do we really need to tell you? Just listen to that darn thing! A masterpiece. Unfortuantely, our recording didn't come out quite as flawless. There was a skype call drop that we couldn't quite cleanly edit out, so please forgive our minor...2015-03-122h 01The Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #6 – Interview with Dan DobranksyFor today’s bonus content, Zach and Christian talk with Dan Dobransky (Ardel, Traft, others) about villains and their role in a story. You can check out more of Dan’s work in the webseries CLAN on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/113923451), and see him do sketch and improv at the Magnet Theater in New York (http://www.magnettheater.com). Chapter 8, “Evil Untold,” will premiere on Feb. 1. If you can’t get enough TOAFN until then, head over our official discussion forum at http://reddit.com/r/onceandfuturenerd to discuss what’s happened so far. 2015-01-1833 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #5 – Interview with Greg SchulzFor today’s bonus content, Zach and Christian talk to cast member Greg Schulz (Yllowyyn, others) about the story so far and his experiences being the newest cast member. Did you know that we now have an official TOAFN discussion board set up on Reddit? Head over to www.reddit.com/r/onceandfuturenerd to discuss the show with other fans (and the creators)! 2015-01-0435 minPromo – The Once And Future NerdPromo – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #4 – Anniversary Special 2014September 21st marked one year since we began releasing episodes! So we sat down with most of our current cast to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Special thanks to Silver A./AG Audio for helping us out with the audio work on this one. You can check out more of their work here: https://soundcloud.com/ag-audio Hit the break to see the maps we reference in our conversation (one of them is hilariously bad). (Click for bigger images): Baaaaaaad Map2014-10-1545 minBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #4 – Anniversary Special 2014September 21st marked one year since we began releasing episodes! So we sat down with most of our current cast to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Special thanks to Silver A./AG Audio for helping us out with the audio work on this one. You can check out more of their work here: https://soundcloud.com/ag-audio Hit the break to see the maps we reference in our conversation (one of them is hilariously bad). (Click for bigger images): Baaaaaaad Map2014-10-1545 minAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #4 – Anniversary Special 2014September 21st marked one year since we began releasing episodes! So we sat down with most of our current cast to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Special thanks to Silver A./AG Audio for helping us out with the audio work on this one. You can check out more of their work here: https://soundcloud.com/ag-audio Hit the break to see the maps we reference in our conversation (one of them is hilariously bad). (Click for bigger images): Baaaaaaad Map2014-10-1545 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #4 – Anniversary Special 2014September 21st marked one year since we began releasing episodes! So we sat down with most of our current cast to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Special thanks to Silver A./AG Audio for helping us out with the audio work on this one. You can check out more of their work here: https://soundcloud.com/ag-audio Hit the break to see the maps we reference in our conversation (one of them is hilariously bad). (Click for bigger images): Baaaaaaad Map Good...2014-10-1545 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #4 - Anniversary Special 2014September 21st marked one year since we began releasing episodes! So we sat down with most of our current cast to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Special thanks to Silver A./AG Audio for helping us out with the audio work on this one. You can check out more of their work here: https://soundcloud.com/ag-audio Hit the break to see the maps we reference in our conversation (one of them is hilariously bad). (Click for bigger images): The not-terrible map was made by Christian with the help of Tiffany Munro’s free-to...2014-10-1545 minEpisode – The Once And Future NerdEpisode – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #2 – Interview with Ian HarkinsThis week’s bonus content is written by Ian Harkins. For today’s bonus content, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with wood sprite Ian Harkins, narrator of The Once and Future Nerd. In it, director Christian Madera learns many interesting things about sprite actors, and not a few disturbing things about himself. The Once and Future Nerd is independently produced. If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us financially, please visit our Support page to find out how you can help. If you would like to suppo...2014-05-2509 minBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdBonus Content – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #2 – Interview with Ian HarkinsThis week’s bonus content is written by Ian Harkins. For today’s bonus content, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with wood sprite Ian Harkins, narrator of The Once and Future Nerd. In it, director Christian Madera learns many interesting things about sprite actors, and not a few disturbing things about himself. The Once and Future Nerd is independently produced. If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us financially, please visit our Support page to find out how you can help. If you would like to suppo...2014-05-2509 minAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio – The Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #2 – Interview with Ian HarkinsThis week’s bonus content is written by Ian Harkins. For today’s bonus content, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with wood sprite Ian Harkins, narrator of The Once and Future Nerd. In it, director Christian Madera learns many interesting things about sprite actors, and not a few disturbing things about himself. The Once and Future Nerd is independently produced. If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us financially, please visit our Support page to find out how you can help. If you would like to suppo...2014-05-2509 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #2 – Interview with Ian HarkinsThis week’s bonus content is written by Ian Harkins. For today’s bonus content, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with wood sprite Ian Harkins, narrator of The Once and Future Nerd. In it, director Christian Madera learns many interesting things about sprite actors, and not a few disturbing things about himself. The Once and Future Nerd is independently produced. If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us financially, please visit our Support page to find out how you can help. If you would like to support us non-f...2014-05-2509 minThe Once And Future NerdThe Once And Future NerdAudio Bonus Content #2 - Interview with Ian HarkinsThis week’s bonus content is written by Ian Harkins. For today’s bonus content, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with wood sprite Ian Harkins, narrator of The Once and Future Nerd. In it, director Christian Madera learns many interesting things about sprite actors, and not a few disturbing things about himself. The Once and Future Nerd is independently produced. If you are enjoying the show and would like to support us financially, please visit our Support page to find out how you can help. If you would like to support us non-financially, follow us on Twitte...2014-05-2509 min