Shows
NerdGameNightTime to ReviewSo that's it. 4 short weeks and we've exhausted all the initial combinations, if you thought we were running out of ideas already now you're definitely right. We recap over the experience over the last few weeks, what games did we like, what changes would we make, do we really hate all the names we came up with? Find out here! Also listen to what we have coming up to close out the season on a high.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is...
2018-12-1435 min
NerdGameNightS2 EP8: Time to ReviewSo that's it. 4 short weeks and we've exhausted all the initial combinations, if you thought we were running out of ideas already now you're definitely right. We recap over the experience over the last few weeks, what games did we like, what changes would we make, do we really hate all the names we came up with? Find out here! Also listen to what we have coming up to close out the season on a high. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free...
2018-12-1427 minNerdGameNightResource WarWhat has a lot of D6 and doesn't give a shit? Both of these games. In two games that rely so heavily on chance we try and bring in some semblance of a strategy. We really had to dig deep to come up with the goods for this one but it is the last two games so what did we expect?
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-12-1018 minNerdGameNightS2 EP7: Resource WarWhat has a lot of D6 and doesn't give a shit? Both of these games. In two games that rely so heavily on chance we try and bring in some semblance of a strategy. We really had to dig deep to come up with the goods for this one but it is the last two games so what did we expect? Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-12-1027 minNerdGameNightLetter BombWe just can't separate these two games. They both appeared together in Season 1 to battle for our affection and now they're pushing us to our limits as we try and combine them. Matt once again has to stop Aidan from "Nope"ing the whole episode and we manage to come up with something explosive.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-12-0713 minNerdGameNightS2 EP6: Letter BombWe just can't separate these two games. They both appeared together in Season 1 to battle for our affection and now they're pushing us to our limits as we try and combine them. Matt once again has to stop Aidan from "Nope"ing the whole episode and we manage to come up with something explosive. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-12-0727 minNerdGameNightTicket to ParadiseFresh off the comedy of last week we are onto another interesting combo. Our goal with this one, to turn too slightly long and laborious games into an exciting race to the finish. Lets hope we get over the line this week so we can earn our place in crash test gaming paradise.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-12-0313 minNerdGameNightS2 EP5: Ticket to ParadiseFresh off the comedy of last week we are onto another interesting combo. Our goal with this one, to turn too slightly long and laborious games into an exciting race to the finish. Lets hope we get over the line this week so we can earn our place in crash test gaming paradise. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-12-0327 minNerdGameNightThe Last LaughThe question we've been trying to answer since the start: Can we take two games we enjoy playing and come up with something we'd enjoy playing the same or even more? This week we may have gone one better. Listen as two games we don't really enjoy playing have made arguably our best installment so far.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-3016 minNerdGameNightS2 EP4: The Last LaughThe question we've been trying to answer since the start: Can we take two games we enjoy playing and come up with something we'd enjoy playing the same or even more? This week we may have gone one better. Listen as two games we don't really enjoy playing have made arguably our best installment so far. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-3027 minNerdGameNightA Neigh in the LifeFinally back on the horse with a game we have no problem backing. We hope we can win back your approval to put all your money behind this one but remember, sometimes things can be too good to be true.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-2618 minNerdGameNightS2 EP3: A Neigh in the LifeFinally back on the horse with a game we have no problem backing. We hope we can win back your approval to put all your money behind this one but remember, sometimes things can be too good to be true. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-2627 minNerdGameNightThe Boy Who Cried MunchkinWe're only on episode 2 and already we're struggling for good games and creative names. Be sure to sound off on the twitter about everything we're doing wrong.....be gentle
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-2314 minNerdGameNightS2 EP2: The Boy Who Cried MunchkinWe're only on epsidode 2 and already we're struggling for good games and creative names. Be sure to sound off on the twitter about everything we're doing wrong.....be gentle. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-2327 minNerdGameNightConquerAfter a long hiatus two of your favourite nerds have returned with a new format. Without anyone to accurately explain rules they didn't have much of a choice. So get ready for two nerds to take two games, twice a week and try not to take too long to come up with a new workable game.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-1916 minNerdGameNightS2 EP1: ConquerAfter a long hiatus two of your favourite nerds have returned with a new format. Without anyone to accurately explain rules they didn't have much of a choice. So get ready for two nerds to take two games, twice a week and try not to take too long to come up with a new workable game. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-11-1927 minNerdGameNightDungeons and Dragons by Gary Gygax - "What the F**K is This?!"In a game that is all about building the most competent party it's fitting that the least knowledgeable member of the group is cruelly cast aside for this one. Join the two remaining members as they take off on their own new adventure and talk everything Dungeons and Dragons. Listen all the way to the end to get the latest of what's to come for the next season of NerdGameNight.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com...
2018-04-031h 43NerdGameNightS1 EP15: Dungeons & Dragons by Gary Gygax - "What the F**K is This?!"In a game that is all about building the most competent party it's fitting that the least knowledgable member of the group is cruelly cast aside for this one. Join the two remaining members as they take off on their own new adventure and talk everything Dungeons & Dragons. Listen all the way to the end to get the latest of what's to come for the next season of NerdGameNight. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are...
2018-04-0327 minNerdGameNightPayday by Peter J. Gruen - "Time to Cash In"The simplest game we've looked at by a long way. Owen continues to broaden his resume with some great voice over work while Matt and Aidan stick to what they know best, making a joke out of every aspect of the game. Given that 4 of the 31 squares are literally marked "Lottery" get ready to turn your brain off, roll the dice and pray that it's loaded in your favour.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our...
2018-03-2730 minNerdGameNightS1 EP14: Payday by Peter J. Gruen - "Time to Cash In"The simplest game we've looked at by a long way. Owen continues to broaden his resume with some great voice over work while Matt and Aidan stick to what they know best, making a joke out of every aspect of the game. Given that 4 of the 31 squares are literally marked "Lottery" get ready to turn your brain off, roll the dice and pray that it's loaded in your favour. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are...
2018-03-2727 minNerdGameNightThe Really Nasty Horse Racing Game by Simon Knock - "On the Homestretch"As we approach the final run of episodes we start to really stretch what the purpose of this podcast actually is. No clear rules, no clear strategy and really no new insight whatsoever. Take a gamble on this one if you want a laugh and to hear Owens first steps into a potentially new and lucrative career.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-03-2044 minNerdGameNightS1 EP13: The Really Nasty Horse Racing Game by Simon Knock - "On the Homestretch"As we approach the final run of episodes we start to really stretch what the purpose of this podcast actually is. No clear rules, no clear strategy and really no new insight whatsoever. Take a gamble on this one if you want a laugh and to hear Owens first steps into a potentially new and lucrative career. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-03-2027 minNerdGameNightOne Night Werewolf by Ted Alspach and Akihisa Okui - "Where's Aidan???"In the absence of our former town drunk Aidan Malone, Matt and Owen set out on a quest to find out what happened to him using One Night Werewolf. In a game this convoluted though, they really end up with more questions than answers, the main one being, "Owen why did you buy this?".
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-02-2726 minNerdGameNightS1 EP12: One Night Werewolf by Ted Alspach & Akihisa Okui - "Where's Aidan???"In the absence of our former town drunk Aidan Malone, Matt and Owen set out on a quest to find out what happened to him using One Night Werewolf. In a game this convuluted though, they really end up with more questions than answers, the main one being, "Owen why did you buy this?". Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-02-2727 minNerdGameNightForbidden Desert by Matt Leacock - "Not a Thirst Quencher"With our episodes usually being as rare as an oasis in a desert we've actually managed to stick with our weekly schedule this time round. In an episode where we talk less about the game and more about life/death situations it won't surprise you that this isn't one of our favourites. Listen out for our special A-List guest who feels the same.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound...
2018-02-2053 minNerdGameNightS1 EP11: Forbidden Desert by Matt Leacock - "Not a Thirst Quencher"With our episodes usually being as rare as an oasis in a desert we've actually managed to stick with our weekly schedule this time round. In an episode where we talk less about the game and more about life/death situations it won't surprise you that this isn't one of our favourites. Listen out for our special A-List guest who feels the same. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-02-2027 minNerdGameNightPathfinder: The Adventure Card Game by Jason Bulmahn - "On The Road Again"After a long hiatus your three favourite nerds are back and are ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. What better endorsement can we give for this game than that it was so enjoyable that we played it instead of recording the podcast. Some sad news to end this week, and so the season 1 episode countdown begins.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-02-131h 20NerdGameNightS1 EP10: Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game by Jason Bulmahn - "On The Road Again"After a long hiatus your three favourite nerds are back and are ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. What better endorsement can we give for this game than that it was so enjoyable that we played it instead of recording the podcast. Some sad news to end this week, and so the season 1 episode countdown begins. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-02-1327 minNerdGameNightCards Against Humanity by Ben Hantoot and Max Temkin - "Just for a Laugh"From mainstream family games to 18+ drunk party games we really like to cover all the bases on this podcast. This is quite likely the least competitive game we nerds play but somehow we still find a way to feel bad when we lose. Enjoy a lighter look at gaming and endless innuendos....in your endo.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-01-1644 minNerdGameNightS1 EP9: Cards Against Humanity by Ben Hantoot & Max Temkin - "Just for a Laugh"From mainstream family games to 18+ drunk party games we really like to cover all the bases on this podcast. This is quite likely the least competitive game we nerds play but somehow we still find a way to feel bad when we lose. Enjoy a lighter look at gaming and endless innuendos....in your endo. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-01-1627 minNerdGameNightRisk by Albert Lamorisse - "Time for some World Domination????"For the second episode in a row we're looking at the more mainstream family games we all must surely have played at one time or another. Get ready to Risk 1-8 hours of your life with the hope of enjoying this game. In a game with this much die rolling, you know its going to divide the opinions of your favourite nerds.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-01-0947 minNerdGameNightS1 EP8: Risk by Albert Lamorisse - "Time for some World Domination????"For the second episode in a row we're looking at the more mainstream family games we all must surely have played at one time or another. Get ready to Risk 1-8 hours of your life with the hope of enjoying this game. In a game with this much die rolling, you know its going to divide the opinions of your favourite nerds. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2018-01-0927 minNerdGameNightChristmas Special by Various - "Christmas Time, Monopoly and Wine"In our second mash-up episode we talk about all those family games we love to hate that come out of the dusty cupboard and try to tear our families apart. There are some gems here so be sure to try out some of these games before the end of the holidays. Happy Christmas Nerds! See you next year.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-12-2656 minNerdGameNightS1 EP7: Christmas Special by Various - "Christmas Time, Monopoly and Wine"In our second mash-up episode we talk about all those family games we love to hate that come out of the dusty cupboard and try to tear our families apart. There are some gems here so be sure to try out some of these games before the end of the holidays. Happy Christmas Nerds! See you next year. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-12-2627 minNerdGameNightSecret Hitler by Mike Boxleiter and Tommy Maranges - "Trust No One"Assuming having played all the previous games you still have friends, this game is sure to weed out the rest of the stragglers. Listen as we try and make a game that's only purpose is to find out which of your friends are secret psychopaths, sound cool and fun for parties.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-12-191h 02NerdGameNightS1 EP6: Secret Hitler by Mike Boxleiter & Tommy Maranges - "Trust No One"Assuming having played all the previous games you still have friends, this game is sure to weed out the rest of the stragglers. Listen as we try and make a game thats only purpose is to find out which of your friends are secret psychopaths, sound cool and fun for parties. Get this game at your own risk....but seriously get it. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-12-1927 minNerdGameNightDominion by Donald X. Vaccarino - "Hands off my Deck"For our first deck building game and the newest addition to our game nights we pulled out all the stops. New interstitials, new outro, new recording location, but unfortunately, the same old hosts. We talk the disadvantages of having a big deck, how to make best use of your deck, but mostly how making dick/deck jokes never gets old.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-12-0554 minNerdGameNightS1 EP5: Dominion by Donald X. Vaccarino - "Hands off my Deck"For our first deck building game and the newest addition to our game nights we pulled out all the stops. New interstitials, new outro, new recording location, but unfortunately, the same old hosts. We talk the disadvantages of having a big deck, how to make best use of your deck, but mostly how making dick/deck jokes never gets old. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-12-0527 minNerdGameNightTicket to Ride by Alan R. Moon - "Back on Track"After our disastrous attempt to break new ground in the mini games sphere its back to business as usual with one of the newer editions to our nerdgamenights. This one goes off the rails a bit (hehehe) but in the end its a "jolly good show". While the new mics have us sounding sweeter than ever the hatred for the custom outros continues to mount.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded...
2017-11-2847 minNerdGameNightS1 EP4: Ticket to Ride by Alan R. Moon - "Back on Track"After our disastrous attempt to break new ground in the mini games sphere its back to business as usual with one of the newer editions to our nerdgamenights. This one goes off the rails a bit (hehehe) but in the end its a "jolly good show". While the new mics have us sounding sweeter than ever the hatred for the custom outros continues to mount. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-11-2827 minNerdGameNightExploding Kittens and Love Letter by Elan Lee, Matthew Inman, and Seiji KanaiThree episodes in and these nerds are already messing with a flawless format. That's right, this week we look at two games in our first, and possibly only, mashup episode. Two different but equally bitesize games compete for our affection to be crowned best bitesize game of NGN 2017. Try and contain your excitement for the results.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-11-211h 06NerdGameNightS1 EP3: Exploding Kittens and Love Letter by Elan Lee & Matthew Inman and Seiji Kanai - "Waaaaaah?"Three episodes in and these nerds are already messing with a flawless format. That's right, this week we look at two games in our first, and possibly only, mashup episode. Two different but equally bitesize games compete for our affection to be crowned best bitesize game of NGN 2017. Try and contain your excitement for the results. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-11-2127 minNerdGameNightSettlers of Catan by Klaus Teuber - "The Adventure Continues"In this episode we talk about the second game to whet our appetites for nerdy table top games. As usual we talk gameplay, strategy and improvements while "successfully" pulling information out of our arse about expansions that we didn't research at all. Two wins in a row for Aidan means Matthew is not a happy camper by the end #spoiler.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-11-1442 minNerdGameNightS1 EP2: Settlers of Catan by Klaus Teuber - "The Adventure Continues"In this episode we talk about the second game to whet our appetites for nerdy table top games. As usual we talk gameplay, strategy and improvements while "successfully" pulling information out of our arse about expansions that we didn't research at all. Two wins in a row for Aidan means Matthew is not a happy camper by the end #spoiler. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-11-1427 minNerdGameNightMunchkin by Steve Jackson Games - "Where it All Began"And so it begins.....The first episode of your future favourite podcast where we'll talk about the games you know and love or don't know you love. To kick things off we talk about the game that brought us together yet continually tries to tear us apart. Try not to cry too much as this episode brings out some hard hitting feels.
Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-11-0748 minNerdGameNightS1 EP1: Munchkin by Steve Jackson Games - "Where it All Began"And so it begins.....The first episode of your future favourite podcast where we'll talk about the games you know and love or don't know you love. To kick things off we talk about the game that brought us together yet continually tries to tear us apart. Try not to cry too much as this episode brings out some hard hitting feels. Get in touch on Twitter we're @nerdgamenight or email us at nerds@nerdgamenight.com. Our intro, outro and interstitial music is downloaded royalty free from bensound.com. Our sound effects are downloaded from freesound.org.
2017-11-0727 min