Shows
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 10Ghosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at s...2025-07-151h 02
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 10 - UltimatumGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode the survivors are presented a choice, with heavy consequences.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by goin...2025-07-091h 02
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 9Ghosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at s...2025-07-041h 05
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 9 - DescentGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode brings our party to the illusive underground, but safety doesn't seem to be guaranteed.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You...2025-06-3053 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 8Ghosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at s...2025-06-2755 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 8: ResolutionGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode puts Luis up against a tough decision, and Chase and Adel have to decide if he's worth saving.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and...2025-06-2348 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 7 - FleeGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode has Chase stepping back into their wrangler shoes, while Adel and Luis plan their departure.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with frie...2025-06-0955 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 6Ghosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at s...2025-06-0656 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 6 - DestructionGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode picks up with a terrifying decision, and the unraveling of the reality that the survivors knew.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with...2025-06-021h 31
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 5Ghosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at s...2025-05-231h 11
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 5 - FalloutGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode unveils who was shot, and the repercussions of Luis's actions.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by g...2025-05-191h 15
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 4Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.comFollow Navaar on Bluesky for updates at navaarsnp.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: @secretnerdpodcastThank you2025-05-161h 04
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 4: UsGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode follows Luis as he attempts to get answers out of Oleander, and the unexpected guest. Adel wants answers, and walks into a bigger problem.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow...2025-05-1256 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 3Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.comFollow Navaar on Bluesky for updates at navaarsnp.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: @secretnerdpodcastThank youCast...2025-05-0950 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 3 - QuestionsGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode begins the following day as the survivors come to terms with the prior night's events.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with frie...2025-05-051h 07
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 2Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.comFollow Navaar on Bluesky for updates at navaarsnp.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: @secretnerdpodcastThank you2025-05-021h 09
Yes Indie'd Pod2 Players, 1 GM, Max Fun (w/ Navaar Seik-Jackson)You can support this show on Patreon!In this episode, I speak to Navaar Seik-Jackson who is a game designer, writer, and the host of the Secret Nerd and other podcasts. Navaar makes action drama games — his The Last of Us inspired survival game, The Corrupted, is published by Plus One Exp through their Zine Club programme. You can listen to a lovingly produced actual play of the game called The Ties That Bind run by Navaar on the Secret Nerd podcast. He's currently working on Soothwardens, a diceless monster-hunting game of warriors eternally bound...2025-04-3051 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 2 - SecurityGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. This episode uncovers unexpected welcomes, unknown truths, and humility.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by goin...2025-04-2845 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Talks Underground Ep 1The talkback series for Ghosts Underground begins!! Join Josephine, Oleander and Navaar as they discuss the beginning of something wild!You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.comFollow Navaar on Bluesky for updates at navaarsnp.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: @secretnerdpodcastThank youCast links:Josephine Kim (none/she) - GMing scarydogfriend.bsky.socialAngie Gone (they/them) - Adel - agonethetic.bsky.socialOleander Tripp (they/them) - Chase - straynerdboy.bsky.socialAndres "Cleric"...2025-04-251h 06
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ghosts Underground Ep 1 - MysteryGhosts Underground is a narrative focused horror mystery, that follows Angie Gone as Adel, Oleander Tripp as Chase, Adres “Cleric” Torres as Luis, and GMed by Josephine Kim. Meet the survivors in this episode, as two factions come into tentative contact.Content warnings for this series include: epidemics, pandemics, zombie apocalypse, childbirth and allusions of harm to children, mental health and lack of related sources, facism, military violence, gun violence, body horror, and allusions to immolation.If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also supp...2025-04-2157 min
Characters Without StoriesOba Manu, Family Guy - Parent Tropes and Pastoral Hopes with Navaar Seik-Jackson (Pathfinder 2e)Navaar Seik-Jackson brings Oba Manu to the table. Oba is a dad who wants nothing more than to live the simple life, but is pulled back into adventuring for "one last job." Navaar and I discuss having a family both at and away from the table, needing to protect your family while avoiding violence - and how scary that can be as a Black father, and power fantasies. Navaar also convinces me to play Pathfinder.This character is built for Pathfinder 2e by Paizo.Navaar Seik-Jackson is a narrative game designer, p...2024-06-0848 min
Secret Nerd PodcastTalks? That Bind Ep 10Talks? That Bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. Joe and Navaar discuss the finale episode, and all the wildness that takes place! Come listen to how we got to the all of the twists, inspirations behind some scenes, and so much more!
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app...2024-04-151h 30
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E10 DoubtTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this final episode, our characters have a decision to make. Beena is looking for answers, and Charlie and Cyrus are by his side. As threads unravel, will anyone receive closure?
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/).2024-04-082h 37
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E9 CostTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the crew is forced to decide whether to leave together, or split up. The evenings decisions catch up to them, the cost of which are now painfully obvious.
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/).2024-04-011h 01
Secret Nerd PodcastTalks? That Bind Ep 8Talks? That bind continues, a lightly edited talkback of our actual play Ties That Bind. In this episode, Navaar and Joe talk about the chaotic and intense moments at the community. We do a little deep dive into violence, and Navaar explains what happens when he get legitimately scared as a GM.
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the...2024-03-311h 09
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E8 CollideTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena try to defend Dee from attackers. Only, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Cyrus returns...
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/).
Follow us on twitter: @SecretNrdSocial
...2024-03-251h 06
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E7 ReturnTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the group arrives back at the Community. The welcome is warm, but not everyone trusts the situation, and there's a mystery afoot.
Thank you to our sponsor Plus One Exp!
Purchase a copy of the game at https://plusoneexp.com/products/the-corrupted-navaar-jackson
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can...2024-03-1855 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E6 TimeTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena recover from the previous days events. The group sets off, but has to make an important pit stop first.
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/).
Follow us on twitter...2024-03-1059 min
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E5 TestedTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie, Beena and Cyrus attempt to capture a threat to the farm. Tempers rise as the crew has a major disagreement. And Beena and Charlie heal by the fire.
If you enjoyed the podcast, please help us grow by leaving a review, subscribing, and sharing with friends. You can also support by going to patreon.com/secretnerdpodcast!
You can contact us at secretnerdpodcast@gmail.com, as well as the many options in the Anchor app (anchor.fm/).
...2024-03-041h 15
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E4 HealingTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, Charlie and Beena return to the farm. Cyrus helps Charlie process what happened, Beena has a birthday, and the farm gets a visitor.
Content Warnings for the series:
Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised.
Cast:
Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) twitter.com/scarydogfriend
H...2024-02-261h 21
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind E3 WinterTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, the group discovers they'll be spending the winter together. Trust is built, chores are doled out, and life is good... or is it?
Content Warnings for the series:
Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised.
Cast:
Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee (He/Him) twitter.com/scarydogfriend
Hamnah Shahid (any/all) - Playing Beena (She/He) twitter.com/lilitht...2024-02-191h 26
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E2 AbandonTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this episode, we return to the survivors as they finish recounting the first day of the apocalypse. Cyrus digs deeper into how they ended up in Montgomery, VT. Strong ambitions and dark realities come to the surface in this emotional continuation of the story.
Content Warnings for the series:
Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised.
Cast:
Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing Charlie Lee...2024-02-121h 34
Secret Nerd PodcastSNP Presents: Ties That Bind - E1 SanctuaryTies That Bind is a narrative focused actual play series of The Corrupted. In this first episode, jump right into the action as our two survivors escape impossible odds. Finding refuge is the only hope for these strangers, but it's not the first time... Perhaps, we should go back to the beginning?
Content Warnings for the series:
Death, gun violence, physical violence, references to broken bones, zombie like monsters, body horror, abandonment, manipulation, experimentation, food shortage, and other typical survival themes. Listener discretion is advised.
Cast:
Josephine Kim (none/she) - Playing...2024-02-051h 00
Reckless AttackReckless A-Talk: Navaar Seik-Jackson (Secret Nerd Podcast, The Corrupted, Know Direction, Unwavering Force)Hello listeners! Welcome to another episode of Reckless A-Talk, our TTRPG interview show where we sit down with some of our favorite writers, players, GMs, and streamers to get to know a little bit more about what makes them who they are.I am excited to get to play interviewer to a fellow interviewer this week, as I sit down with podcast host, editor, game designer and quality individual Navaar Seik-Jackson.Navaar started his first show, the excellent and conversational interview offering the Secret Nerd Podcast, just a bit before we started Reckless Attack, and...2023-05-111h 53
Dragon Talk - An Official Dungeons & Dragons PodcastDragon Talk: #340 - Navaar Seik-Jackson, LYSK on XhorhasWelcome to Dragon Talk! After Greg and Shelly handle the introductions, Greg welcomes author and game designer James Haeck back for another round of Call of the Netherdeep themed Lore You Should Know. This week, the two discuss Xhorhas. Our special interview this week is with the creator and host of the Secret Nerd Podcast, Navaar Seik-Jackson! For general inquiries or show messages, please email dragontalk@sirensound.co Dragon Talk is executively produced by Greg Tito, Shelly Mazzanoble & Wizards of The Coast. Show production by Lisa Carr & Ryan Marth of Siren Sound. Podcast recording, editing, mixing and mastering by...2022-03-301h 37