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What If: South is Up?What If: Mythical ConsequenceSend us a textA special thank you to Nolan Moore for joining us this week! You can learn more about him at his website, and support his ongoing nerdcraft on YouTube.The third and final volume of Crimson Prophecy is now available for preorder! Release date is March 5th, 2026.The first volume of The Sarcastic Sorceress is an ongoing project over on Royal Road!Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Nambra, Qetran Odyssey, and...
2026-01-2842 min
Nerds of LegendOriginalGM talks with Nerds of LegendEpisode 20: Youtuber Original GM joins Nerds of Legend to discuss our experiences in Nerdcraft. OriginalGM began gaming in 1979 and enthusiastically shares over 40 year of storytelling and GM experience.
2022-10-151h 19
NerdCraft NationIssue #20: Zack Snyder's Justice League (Featuring Siva Nagarajan & Geoff Aikens)After 4 long years of fan outcry and demand, Warner Bros. and HBO Max have finally released the Snyder Cut. The 4-hour long epic delivers Zack Snyder’s original vision for the Justice League film that we should have gotten back in 2017. After building hype for all this time, was it worth the wait? Join us in today’s episode as we dive into Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Recorded March 26, 2021.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme...
2021-09-011h 11
No Bad Food17. Roti: Wrap, Doubles, & Buss Up ft. Chris WalkerThis week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Chris Walker (@cwlkr20), host of Nerdcraft Nation (@nerdcraftnation), to talk about Roti, Doubles, and Buss Up! Also, we talk about the first time Tom ever ate roti, the joys of ditching your friends to get some food, and the joy of discovering a new cuisine.
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2021-08-3048 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #19: WandaVision (Featuring Siva Nagarajan & Sabrina Clarke)After the loss of her parents, her brother Pietro, and her lover Vision, Wanda Maximoff reached her breaking point. Retreating to the town of Westview, New Jersey, the grief-stricken Avenger constructs a false sitcom-inspired reality, with the town's citizens as its supporting cast. Today, we dive into Marvel’s WandaVision.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud). If you would like to keep up with the show, pl...
2021-07-2856 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #18: Wonder Woman 1984After a long hiatus and some COVID delays, Diana Prince finally returned to the big screen (and streaming services) in the long-awaited sequel Wonder Woman 1984! Did this sequel live up to the hype or did it fall short compared to the first movie? In this episode, we’ll dive into Wonder Woman’s second solo outing and give our own lasso of truth opinion on the film.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was comp...
2021-06-2352 min
YA Podcast135. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason ReynoldsChris Walker of Nerdcraft Nation joins Eunice and Teffer to talk about Stamped, Jason Reynolds’ “remix” of Ibram X. Kendi’s antiracism work. We talk about highschool history class, institutional racism, and what anti-racist pedagogy might look like.
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2021-05-0446 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #17: The Mandalorian (Season Two)The Mandalorian pulled off the Star Wars version of breaking the internet - a cameo by Luke Skywalker himself! The NerdCraft Nation crew talks about the highs, lows, and future of not just Mando, but the future of Disney’s Star Wars.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud). If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation....
2021-03-3155 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #16: The Boys (Season Two)In this episode, Jose talks to Chris, Austin, and Brandon about season two of Amazon Prime's The Boys.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud). If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation.
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2021-03-0354 min
Animation MeditationVoltron: Legendary Defender (With Guest: Chris Walker)This week we are joined by Nerdcraft Nation's Chris Walker discussing Nefllix's Voltron: Legendary Defender.
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2021-02-111h 24
NerdCraft NationIssue #15: The Legend of Korra (Featuring Andy Parris)In this episode, Chris, Jose, and Brandon are joined by Animation Meditation's (@AniMedPod) Andy Parris to discuss Avatar: The Legend of Korra.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
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2021-02-031h 01
Maybe We Can Fix ThisLevel 1-FIN: Best of 2020Black Lives Matter. https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
In this episode, Morgan is joined by Candelia, Will and Brandon and they discuss their favorite games (and more!) of 2020.
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2021-01-061h 20
NerdCraft NationIssue #14: The 2020 Gaming Episode (Featuring Geoff Aikens)In this episode, Austin and Brandon are joined by Scraptitude's (@scraptitude) Geoff Aikens (@OhArd215) to discuss their favorite games of the last 12 months.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
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2020-12-0952 min
NerdCraft NationInterview: TJ Sterling (September 2020)TJ Sterling is the president and lead artist of RAE Comics, short for Red Arcis Entertainment, an independent publisher devoted to creating “unique stories about under-represented characters.” In early September, I had the pleasure of speaking with TJ about his ongoing independent series Okemus, its influences, and the future of RAE Comics. Recorded September 2, 2020.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
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2020-09-3035 minMaybe We Can Fix ThisLevel 1-4: Kingdom Hearts 3Black Lives Matter. https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ In this episode, Morgan is joined by Brandon and they discuss Kingdom Hearts 3, the good, the bad, and the Disney.
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2020-09-091h 22
NerdCraft NationIssue #13: Avatar: The Last AirbenderWater… Earth… Fire… Air. Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them. In this episode, we talk about a classic Nickelodeon show that’s now found new life on Netflix. Avatar: The Last Airbender (Not to be confused with that other Avatar). This week, we’ll discuss how that show shaped our childhoods, how the movie adaptation failed our expectations and how we hope the Netflix live-action show does it better.
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2020-09-021h 02
NerdCraft NationIssue #12: The Streaming WarsNetflix. Disney+. HBO Max. Peacock. Apple TV...plus? How many streaming services are there nowadays? What do they have to offer viewers? Begun, the streaming wars have, and we’re taking a look at the new status quo.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation.
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2020-08-1248 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #11: The Clone WarsFor nearly seven years, Star Wars fans have clamored for the return of The Clone Wars. The Emmy Award-winning series introduced fans to the likes of Ahsoka Tano and Clone Captain Rex, as well as expanding on previous characters like Asajj Ventress, General Grievous, and Darth Maul. Earlier this year, Clone Wars finally returned for its final season after being canceled as part of Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm. Today, we return to a galaxy far, far away to discuss these last twelve episodes, as well as the long-awaited duel between Ahsoka and Maul.
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2020-07-1552 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #10: Mature Superhero ContentIn this issue of NerdCraft Nation, the hosts discuss the superhero content that’s NOT appropriate for children—focusing on Amazon’s The Boys and HBO’s Watchmen. As well, they look to what could be next for grown-up superhero stories. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault and mental illness.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
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2020-06-2444 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #9: Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Return of One Siva Nagarajan)In this issue of NerdCraft Nation, we’re joined by special guest Siva Nagarajan to discuss Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn…or is it Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey?
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of PubSquare Media, and is hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud). This episode’s artwork was created by “Nite Owl” Joe (@JoeTheNiteOwl).
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2020-06-1038 min
NerdCraft NationInterview: Rosemary Valero-O'ConnellRosemary Valero-O’Connell describes herself as "a large, friendly cartoon cat that’s been sleeping on your windowsill since 1994." Her original graphic novel Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me won her three Ignatz Awards at the 2019 Small Press Expo for Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Graphic Novel, and Outstanding Story. She has previously worked with DC Comics and BOOM! Studios on a Gotham Academy/Lumberjanes crossover, illustrated a Steven Universe graphic novel, and was previously nominated for two Eisner Awards for Best Coloring and Best Single Issue/One-Shot, for her comic What is Left. Brandon had the pleasure of speaking with...
2020-05-2819 min
NerdCraft NationBlerdCraft Nation #1: Plus UltraIn a world where 80% of the population has a superpower—also known as a "Quirk"—Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming the world's number one hero—despite being born Quirkless. His life is forever changed, however, when he meets the current number one hero, All Might, who takes him on as a successor. Today, we dive into Kohei Horikoshi's superhero series, My Hero Academia. Recorded March 15, 2020.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of The PubSquare, and is by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris...
2020-04-0841 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #8: The Rise of SkywalkerA saga for the ages has ended. Star Wars Episode IX-The Rise of Skywalker completed a run 42 years in the making. Star Wars, the sci-fi epic about a farm boy trying to bring balance to the galaxy, spawned novels, artwork, tv shows and tons of fanfic since the original movie hit theaters. Now our journey has reached its end. Recorded December 29, 2019.
NerdCraft Nation is a partner of The PubSquare, and is by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
2020-03-251h 16
NerdCraft NationIssue #7: Young Justice & DC UniverseFor three years, fans of Young Justice followed the adventures of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis as the Justice League’s black ops unit. When the series was canceled in 2013 after its second season, the power of the internet was unleashed, and a concerted effort was made to revive the show. After five years of streaming, tweeting, and petitioning, their prayers were answered and the third season was greenlit, along with other original shows on the DC Universe app. Today, we’re exploring Young Justice: Outsiders and the TV legacy of DC Comics since the show...
2020-03-111h 15NerdCraft NationIssue #7: Young Justice & DC UniverseFor three years, fans of Young Justice followed the adventures of Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Superboy, Miss Martian, and Artemis as the Justice League’s black ops unit. When the series was canceled in 2013 after its second season, the power of the internet was unleashed, and a concerted effort was made to revive the show. After five years of streaming, tweeting, and petitioning, their prayers were answered and the third season was greenlit, along with other original shows on the DC Universe app. Today, we’re exploring Young Justice: Outsiders and the TV legacy of DC Comics since the show...
2020-03-111h 15
NerdCraft NationBONUS: Austin's "Game of Thrones" FinaleAustin re-wrote the final third of the Game of Thrones finale! How did it come out? Listen here!
NerdCraft Nation is a production of Rising Young Minds, hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation. If you are a fan of boxing or mixed martial arts, please be sure to check out Scraptitude, hosted by Tim Lewis (@MrTeeLew...
2019-12-1116 min
NerdCraft NationIssue #6: DracarysThe Long Night is over and winter has come and gone. Game of Thrones came to its conclusion this past summer with many surprising twists. Jon Snow being a Targaryen was pointless, The Night King dies with one quick stab, Cersei and Jaime die by rocks, and Bran, out of all people, is King of Westeros. In this episode, we’ll analyze all the things that went right and wrong in this final song of ice and fire. Recorded September 17, 2019.
NerdCraft Nation is a production of Rising Young Minds, hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJ...
2019-12-111h 11
NerdCraft NationIssue #5: The Hot Take City TakeoverInspired by Chris' shenanigans, the NerdCraft crew roast different aspects of pop and nerd culture. Recorded August 14, 2019.
NerdCraft Nation is a production of Rising Young Minds, hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation. If you are a fan of boxing or mixed martial arts, please be sure to check out Scraptitude, hosted by Tim Lewis (@MrTeeLew) and...
2019-09-121h 52
NerdCraft NationIssue #4: The Endgame Aftermath (Featuring Siva Nagarajan)Jose talks with Austin, Brandon, and Chris about Avengers: Endgame and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with special guest Siva Nagarajan (@maseeh4alum). Recorded July 23, 2019.
NerdCraft Nation is a production of Rising Young Minds, hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation. If you are a fan of boxing or mixed martial arts, please be sure...
2019-07-301h 15
NerdCraft NationIssue #3: Look Out! Here Comes the Spider-Man!In the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame, Austin, Brandon, and Chris discuss Spider-Man: Far From Home and Peter Parker’s role in the superhero lexicon. Recorded July 9, 2019.
NerdCraft Nation is a production of Rising Young Minds, hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation. If you are a fan of boxing or mixed martial arts, please be sure to ch...
2019-07-131h 16
NerdCraft NationIssue #2: Long Live the X-MenAustin, Chris, and Jose discuss X-Men: Dark Phoenix and the rise and fall of the beloved franchise as the Marvel mutants exit stage left to join the MCU. Recorded June 25, 2019.
NerdCraft Nation is a production of Rising Young Minds, hosted by Austin Hall (@ADWAustin), Jose Lopez (@Sh1tJayLowSays), Brandon Kesselly (@bckesso), and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20). Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud).
If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation. If you are a fan of boxing or mixed martial arts, p...
2019-07-131h 07
NerdCraft NationIssue #1: Captain Marvel & ShazamAustin, Jose, Chris, and Brandon give their thoughts on Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel and DC Entertainment's Shazam! Recorded April 7, 2019.
NerdCraft Nation is a production of Rising Young Minds, hosted by Austin Hall, Jose Lopez, Brandon Kesselly, and Chris Walker. Our theme music was composed by Daniel Faris (@RadiantXellos on SoundCloud). This episode's artwork was created by "Nite Owl" Joe (@JoeTheNiteOwl on Twitter).
If you would like to keep up with the show, please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @nerdcraftnation. If you are a fan of boxing or mixed martial arts, please be sure to check out Scraptitude, hosted by...
2019-04-261h 17
AP MarvelEpisode 38: Wakanda and the Rest of the World (Part 2 of 2)The Black Panther anniversary celebration continues, with Chris moderating the roundtable discussion between Sabrina, Brandon Kesselly (@BCKesso) of The Rising Young Minds and NerdCraft Nation, and Karama Horne (@theblerdgurl). Who was "right" in the debate on whether or not to open Wakanda to the world? What does immigration and tourism look like in the MCU's Wakanda? Heck, what are weddings like? All this and more in this fantastic deep dive of Ryan Coogler's film.
Works Cited:
Nnedi Okorafor - Black Panther Long Live the King 1-3
Samuel P. Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations
Linda Heywood’s pa...
2019-02-211h 13
AP MarvelEpisode 37: Wakandan Society in the MCU (Part 1 of 2)To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Black Panther, Chris grabbed Sabrina, her brother Brandon Kesselly (@BCKesso) of The Rising Young Minds and NerdCraft Nation, and returning guest Karama Horne (@theblerdgurl) to discuss a variety of interesting topics. What is life like in Wakanda as depicted in the MCU? How does Ryan Coogler's film tackle the topics of "otherness," the diaspora, and Pan-Africanism? All that and more in this extended deep dive of the Oscar-nominated film.
Works Cited:
Nnedi Okorafor - Black Panther Long Live the King 1-3
Samuel P. Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations
Linda He...
2019-02-141h 08
The MOBPODEpisode 9: NERDS! w/ Todd Edwards and Ken SabaIt’s been forever, dear MOBPODDERS! Much like Game of Thrones, we took a hiatus to do all of the monumental CG and visual effects that this podcast requires. And now Tye & Katie are back with Episode 9: NERDS! where we interview a few of our favorite nerds and discuss their nerdcraft. Filmmaker Todd Edwards drops in for a spine tingling “Who’d Ya See” segment (spoiler- there’s not one, but TWO sightings of TITANIC proportions). Tye and Katie talk Subway ad fails and Tsunami Ghost Passengers (it’s a thing!) amidst interruptions by a very rude Time Warner robot who ne...
2016-03-161h 21
The Enginerdy ShowEPISODE 134 - NerdcraftThis week on The Enginerdy Show, Mr. Pold plays with blocks, St. Jimmy phones home, and D Viddy gets graphic during half-time. Music Provided By: Greg Gibbs / Most Guitars Are Made of Trees Bill Baird / Lunar Eyes Karina Buhr / Nassiria e Najaf Krestovsky /. A Mile High and Circling Mystery Pills / Olympic Gardens Sharelle / You and Me The Golden Hours / My Feet Beneath The Water
2015-09-1300 min