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| Rob Kuntz, Part II: "I'm Not Dead Yet!" - Nerdcognito Episode 352 | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:59:21 | |
Enjoy the second half of the conversation we had with Robert J. Kuntz, the last original Dungeons and Dragons creator! Rob wraps up his thoughts on WotC as custodians, we laugh about creative "helpers," and he shares wisdom for new (and old) nerds in the hobby! *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja | |||
| Rob Kuntz, Part One: The Last Man Standing - Nerdcognito Episode 351 | 13 oct. 2026 | 00:59:21 | |
Join us as we welcome Mr. Robert J. Kuntz, the literal last man standing among the original creators of Dungeons and Dragons, as we chat about his philosophies, perspectives, and hear some great stories about building the foundation of our beloved hobby. Rob is the last primary source from the early days of the hobby, and shoots straight about the distortion of history that we see happening in modern gaming today. *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja | |||
| The RPGPundit: What does the future hold for Indies & the OSR? - Nerdcognito Episode 350 | 06 oct. 2026 | 01:24:45 | |
What is the state of the indie and OSR TTRPG space now and in the future? The RPGPundit sits in and talks about the scene, the boons and banes we are seeing in the market, and his new Sci-Fi OSR game. A must listen for every Classic Gamer! *** How much is too much for you as the DM/GM? Silliness, min/maxing, meta gaming, scheduling issues? Where do YOU draw the line? Hear our lines plus we chat about when you can forgive and when a player just might be best forgotten! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates Check out Bedrock Games! DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/7264/bedrock-games?keyword=bedrock%20games&affiliate_id=3908211 httts://bedrockgames.net *** We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| It isn't ONLY Dungeons & Dragons! - Nerdcognito Episode 349 | 29 sept. 2026 | 01:13:43 | |
Sure, we all likely started our journey in the hobby with D&D, but what alternative systems broadened your horizons? This week we talk OTHER games, historically and in the present indie-rich culture. The hobby is wide and deep! *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja | |||
| The Business of the (TTRPG) Business - Nerdcognito Podcast Episode 348 | 22 sept. 2026 | 01:24:46 | |
So YOU want to be a TTRPG Designer? It's important that you understand "The Business of the Business!" This week, we invite 20+ year game designer, WotC alum, and recent Kickstarter success James Desborough to sit in and chat about the critical business end of D&D design and Indie Tabletop publishing. It's a must-listen if YOU are interested in how the orc sausages are made! *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja | |||
| Mothership Mania! A Nerdcognito Actual Play - Episode 337 | 15 sept. 2026 | 02:40:45 | |
This week, grab your space helmet, pulse rifle, and enjoy the ride. See if the gang plus guest players Paladin Steve and Kyle can survive... something... aboard their research vessel! It's a Nerdcognito Actual Play of Mothership! *** Get your shirts, swag, and merch here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja | |||
| AD&D Character Creation with a Modern Era DM - Nerdcognito Episode 346 | 08 sept. 2026 | 01:15:04 | |
It's a fun time this week on Nerdcognito as Siobhan, who ONLY has experience running D&D 5e, steps up to the plate and drives character creation under Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition! Will there be complete characters by the end of the show?!? *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon! Despite being cancelled by brigading keyboard warriors, it is AVAILABLE here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja | |||
| A Gen-X Appendix N - Nerdcognito Episode 345 | 01 sept. 2026 | 01:25:56 | |
This week in an extended episode, the gang looks at updating the holy Appendix N based on their own personal influences in all forms of pop and nerdy media. Spanning print, film, television, and video games, hear the titles that get weaved into our gaming philosophy for Dungeons and Dragons, TTRPGs, and in general. *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon! Despite being cancelled by brigading keyboard warriors, it is AVAILABLE here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%! Grab something from DriveThru! http://drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=3908211 Shop Amazon and Support the Show: https://amzn.to/3djotja | |||
| The Missing Link! Old School vs. Modern Gaming Philosophy - Nerdcognito Episode 344 | 25 août 2026 | 01:15:45 | |
RD figured it out! Well, he at least found a missing piece of the puzzle. This week, he discusses his "a-ha!" moment where he believes he discovered a main reason for the disconnect between Classic Gamers, the OSR, and grognards when compared to the "modern gamer!" Do you think he is right?!? *** *** *** BACK Stray Crows on Kickstarter! *** We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? Grab something from DriveThru! Shop Amazon and Support the Show: | |||
| Shenanigans! What's YOUR Line? - Nerdcognito Episode 343 | 18 août 2026 | 01:18:16 | |
How much is too much for you as the DM/GM? Silliness, min/maxing, meta gaming, scheduling issues? Where do YOU draw the line? Hear our lines plus we chat about when you can forgive and when a player just might be best forgotten! *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon! Despite being cancelled by brigading keyboard warriors, it is AVAILABLE here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates BACK Stray Crows on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grimjim/stray-crows-ronin Take a look at Sons of Lady 87 on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/415372/sons-of-lady-87-an-ogre-gate-campaign?affiliate_id=3908211 *** We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Tag Team Dungeon Masters! - Nerdcognito Episode 342 | 11 août 2026 | 01:07:21 | |
Two is better than one? Sometimes! This week, we discuss co-GMs, how they can work in harmony, and the pitfalls to avoid when you share the chair behind the screen! Can it make your D&D/TTRPG experience better? *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon! Despite being cancelled by brigading keyboard warriors, it is AVAILABLE here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates BACK Stray Crows on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grimjim/stray-crows-ronin Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 *** We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Battle of the Backstories - Nerdcognito Episode 341 | 04 août 2026 | 01:22:31 | |
It's the BATTLE of the BACKSTORIES!!! Backstory is a controversial topic that his debated often online. It should be no suprise that we are split in our opinions of this hot potato! Hear all sides of the argument and make your own conclusion! *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon! Despite being cancelled by brigading keyboard warriors, it is AVAILABLE here: https://nerdcognito.printify.me/ *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates BACK Stray Crows on Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grimjim/stray-crows-ronin Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 *** We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Stray Crows Feudal Japanese TTRPG Kickstarter Preview! - SPECIAL Nerdcognito Episode 340 | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:46:35 | |
Check out a preview of the upcoming Japanese TTRPG Stray Crows by James Desborough/Postmortem Studios! We talk to Grim Jim about the design, mechanics, inspiration, art, and more! Stray Crows is a new tabletop roleplaying game line inspired by the samurai cinema, historical drama and folklore of Japan’s Sengoku and early Edo periods. *** BACK Stray Crows on Kickstarter! https://post-mort.com/products/stray-crows-kickstarter-preview *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon, ships free with Amazon Prime, and help keep us on the air! https://amzn.to/4w6KghL *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Gaming is Good! How Gaming & TTRPGs Make Your Life BETTER! - Nerdcognito Episode 338 | 28 juil. 2026 | 01:06:12 | |
With little news and a lot of negativity circling online, this week we look on the brighter side of the hobby and discuss the GREAT BENEFITS that gaming in general, be it D&D, other TTRPGs, and beyond brought to our lives! There's more than rolling dice and Mountain Dew to this thing of ours! *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon, ships free with Amazon Prime, and help keep us on the air! https://amzn.to/4w6KghL *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| TTRPGs and Video Games: Parasitism - Nerdcognito Episode 338 | 21 juil. 2026 | 01:18:01 | |
Symbiotic or Parasitic? There is no denying that D&D and TTRPGs heavily influenced early video game culture, but now what is their relationship? Is it to the benefit or detriment of one or the other, or both? *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon, ships free with Amazon Prime, and help keep us on the air! https://amzn.to/4w6KghL *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Do Paid DMs Ruin the Game? - Nerdcognito Episode 337 | 14 juil. 2026 | 01:13:52 | |
"I'm a PROFESSIONAL DM." A virtue spewed by many online... but are they really? This week we talk about paid games, and have different opinions about the exchange of cash instead of Cheetos at the D&D table. Is this phenomenon destroying our beloved hobby? *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon, ships free with Amazon Prime, and help keep us on the air! https://amzn.to/4w6KghL *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Flushing TTRPG Reddit! - Nerdcognito Episode 335 | 07 juil. 2026 | 01:08:47 | |
This week was sparse for our corner of the TTRPG/D&D hobby, but bountiful with stupidity on Reddit! Listen as we flush some big logs down the chute from some of the most insane, but most vocal people in our hobby! *** It's our annual fundraiser time! Get your 2026 GATEKEEPING IS GOOD t-shirt with hand drawn art by Rob Necronomicon, ships free with Amazon Prime, and help keep us on the air! https://amzn.to/4w6KghL *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Are YOU Hand-Waiving Travel? - Nerdcognito Episode 335 | 30 juin 2026 | 01:11:45 | |
Travel can be a cumbersome task to bring to your D&D/TTRPG table. Many folks just ~poof~ eliminate it from the game and the party "teleports" from Point A to B. This week, we discuss how to make travel meaningful AND interesting for your group! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Check out Strange Tales from New England on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/556832/strange-tales-of-new-england?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Monsters: Why & How They Exist in Your World - Nerdcognito Episode 334 | 23 juin 2026 | 01:09:16 | |
Monsters are not just for swords and fireballs. In your D&D or TTRPG game, monsters exist in your world... for various reasons and to serve both narrative and mechanical purposes. Why and how do we place monsters into our game realms and how can we adjust our thinking to get max value from our baddies? *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Check out Strange Tales from New England on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com//product/556832/strange-tales-of-new-england?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Don't Prep, Just Steer the Ship - Nerdcognito Episode 333 | 16 juin 2026 | 01:11:01 | |
How much prep is too much prep? From zero-prep to every-detail DMs, how can you streamline your game and keep the flow... well, flowing? We talk about game master cadence and preparation for D&D and TTRPGs so that you can have a great time without forcing plot or blowing a gasket! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Big Bad Evil Guys - Nerdcognito Episode 332 | 09 juin 2026 | 01:02:34 | |
TTRPGs in general and D&D specifically typically have a party of heroes fighting against some Big Bad Evil Guy. On this week's episode, we talk about how to construct a BBEG, their motivations, and their presence in the world! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Monsters! ...as a game mechanic - Nerdcognito Episode 331 | 02 juin 2026 | 01:19:36 | |
This week we welcome new co-host Michael (GraphPaper Architect) to the show and discuss monsters! Instead of talking favorite mobs or deadliest foes, we look at the baddies through the lens of game mechanics. What purpose do they serve and how do they impact your TTRPG/D&D game world? *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| One Show One Shot - Nerdcognito Episode 330 | 26 mai 2026 | 01:13:21 | |
RD, Siobhan, and Jack decide to sit down and create from start-to-finish a one-shot campaign that illustrates their creative process, hopefully showing you some tips and tricks that you can implement at your table! By the end of the show, they'll have a from-scratch adventure that you can pop in to any campaign or run as a one night special! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Character Advancement: Milestone vs. XP vs. ??? - Nerdcognito Episode 329 | 19 mai 2026 | 01:02:10 | |
Do we level up yet? This week, we take a dive into the different mechanical and philosophical reasons for various forms of character advancement. Delving through milestone, xp, and other forms of leveling... how can YOU better choose a method for your TTRPG/D&D game? *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| New Blood in Classic Gaming and the OSR - Nerdcognito Episode 328 | 12 mai 2026 | 01:14:34 | |
There has been a steady influx of new Classic Gamers and castaways from Modern Gaming and D&D. Now more than ever and in greater numbers than ever, folks are discovering that there is more to the hobby than Wizards and Paizo. We talk about this wave of new blood, why they are here, and welcome them to our corner of the hobby! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| "Morally Grey" vs. "Capital E" EVIL - Nerdcognito Episode 327 | 05 mai 2026 | 01:17:08 | |
EVIL exists in the world. It should clearly exist in your D&D World too. This week, R.H. Snow sits in as we discuss why morally grey "evil" is the bees knees according to the modern gaming audience. "Capital E" evil needs to have a prominent place in, and makes your TTRPG session a better game. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| WotC's Critical Role KNOCKOFF Bombs! - Nerdcognito Episode 326 | 28 avr. 2026 | 01:41:48 | |
Everyone (not Classic Gaming!) wants to be like Matt Mercer and the scripted actors at Critical Role, including Wizards of the Coast! This week we take a look at their new "actual" play and laugh. When we just can't take any more, we run their enhancement "adventure" and it turns into OUR first actual play! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Wizards of the Coast's SUPER SECRET Survey - Nerdcognito Episode 325 | 21 avr. 2026 | 01:07:11 | |
Wizards of the Coast just last month sent out an open "community" survey to help them allegedly steer the ship for Dungeons & Dragons' future... did it mean anything? Not likely since they now sent a NEW, targeted "secret" survey to select D&D Beyond members. We tear down what they are looking for... and why. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| The DUNGEON Gets a Turn - Nerdcognito Episode 324 | 14 avr. 2026 | 01:02:37 | |
Modern Gamers have just unearthed the Dungeon Turn, aka the Exploration or Game Turn and they think it is the TTRPG/D&D discovery of the milleniu millennium! We detail WHAT, WHY, and HOW the Dungeon Turn historically has always been a part of the game, and why it should be used by more tables! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you! Check out Aoethra and CritHeads on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/31439/critheads-gaming?affiliate_id=3908211 Looking for dice? https://onlycrits.com/nerdcognito Use code NERDCOGNITO to save 15%!
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| Learn to LOVE Low Levels - Nerdcognito Episode 323 | 07 avr. 2026 | 01:12:30 | |
Low Level play is very polarizing, even in our corner of the hobby. Some hate it, both as players and DMs! Others find it the most rewarding play in a campaign. Where does the crew fit in and how do they think Low Level play should be approached? *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Pretty Pink Dollhouse - It Came From Reddit - Episode 322 Bonus Episode | 02 avr. 2026 | 00:17:55 | |
We went long this week, and we promised a bonus episode to take you on a trip to the cesspool! Say you find a dollhouse, some spray paint, and a political cause that you want to push at your table. Here. We. Go! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Read The F***ing Manual! Modern Gaming Says "Don't Learn The Rules!" - Nerdcognito Episode 322 | 31 mars 2026 | 01:02:08 | |
This week, hot on the heels of possibly the most boneheaded statement made by a rep of modern gaming, we tell the folks that think rules get in the way to learn it, live it, and love it! Plus, a CondorDM update and the news! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Archetypes of the Dungeon Master - Nerdcognito Episode 321 | 24 mars 2026 | 01:20:22 | |
You know them. You are them. Dungeon Masters and DMing all fall into certain archetypes; today we breakdown the different categories -- good and bad -- and talk about how each impacts the table. It's a great conversation with RD, Kyle, Grim, and Siobhan! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Lethality Fallacy: Is Classic Gaming REALLY More Lethal? - Nerdcognito Episode 320 | 17 mars 2026 | 01:04:20 | |
We have heard the cries from the modern gamer about the "unfair" lethality of Classic Gaming and the OSR... but is it REALLY any more dangerous than 5.5e? This week we take a look into what makes a lethal game, and the differences between the old school and modern gaming. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Driving the Point: WotC's 5.5e Concession - Nerdcognito Episode 319 | 10 mars 2026 | 01:16:14 | |
This week, Wizards of the Coast "admitted" that 2024 D&D is really just 5.5e, after professing for years that it was not. Plus, Daniel from Driving and Dragons sits in (yes, you read that correctly), wades through the news, and talks with us about his upcoming pulp! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Check out Corvid Codex here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thecorvidcodex/corvid-codex-volume-1 *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Romance ❤️ According to Ginny Di - Nerdcognito Episode 318 | 03 mars 2026 | 01:06:52 | |
Ginny Di released a roundup of romance supplements and provided her "special" brand of commentary on each. We are required to EFAP this and provide some logical and non-mentally challenged commentary of our own. Can we survive her whole video or do we dump to the news?!? *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Rewards and Treasure Management - Nerdcognito Episode 317 | 24 févr. 2026 | 01:15:30 | |
On this episode of Nerdcognito, we continue to chronicle some "lost arts" of TTRPG game mastering, specifically taking a look at treasure. We talk about the purpose both in game and mechanically treasure serves, how to best manage it, and even answer the question: "Why did that rat have 3gp?" *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Dumpster Fire: A little bit of everything - Nerdcognito Episode 316 | 17 févr. 2026 | 01:19:35 | |
This week we sample a little bit of all the trash that was set alight in our nerdosphere. Ed Greenwood and Tracy Hickman to 6e? Aabria's meltdown! CMON money laundering?!? Molly's musings... and more! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| How NOT to Make a Character - Nerdcognito Episode 315 | 10 févr. 2026 | 01:11:31 | |
Why did we struggle making a 2024 D&D character? Because, according to the pop gaming media, we did it wrong. Today, we look to correct this "error" and follow their lead while creating a character. We were right all along. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Spectacular Settings (w/ Dungeon Delver!) - Nerdcognito Episode 314 | 03 févr. 2026 | 01:21:21 | |
This week, Bill Silvey The Dungeon Delver sits in and joins us as we discuss classic settings and how settings play a part of your campaign. It's a great talk about not only where your party is, but why those worlds look and act the way they do! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Environmental Action! - Nerdcognito - Episode 313 | 27 janv. 2026 | 01:04:12 | |
Environments play a huge role in Dungeons & Dragons and Tabletop Roleplaying Games... this week we discuss how to make sure it is not just a background, but an interactive, innovative, and sometimes deadly part of your game! Check for traps, baby! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Stranger Damage to the Gaming Hobby - Nerdcognito - Episode 312 | 20 janv. 2026 | 01:04:31 | |
On this week's episode the gang dives into the "revalations" made by the Duffer Brothers, creators of Stranger Things. The discussion also turns to the impact of the show and the movement on the hobby... and the potential irreversible damage it has done to Dungeons & Dragons. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Gaming Media News Blitz - Nerdcognito Episode 311 | 13 janv. 2026 | 01:07:55 | |
This week, there was a deluge of items that could have made our news segment... so we did an entire show on the news. The pop gaming media dissappointed as always and we mocked and commented as necessary! Hypocriscy and hyperbole gets exposed in this fun run through the headlines! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Balancing Act: Balance in TTRPG Design and Play - Nerdcognito Episode 310 | 06 janv. 2026 | 01:09:49 | |
This week, the gang talks about balance in Tabletop Role-Playing Games. Looking at the total picture from design to implementation when running a game, they discuss how balance is a critical design piece that has been exploited by the SparkleTroll and modern gaming. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Starting a Successful TTRPG Campaign - Nerdcognito Episode 309 | 30 déc. 2025 | 01:06:27 | |
Starting a new campaign for any gaming group can be tough. Different personalities, characters, systems, levels of knowledge, and expectations all play a part. Today we're not talking a "Session Zero," we are discussing some design choices that the GM can make to ensure a great kickoff (not a six session) campaign! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| WotC NEEDS Your DIGITAL ID - Nerdcognito Episode 308 | 23 déc. 2025 | 01:10:39 | |
NO ONE is talking about the fact that Wizards of the Coast is gearing up to implement ID Verification on DnD Beyond. "To play Dungeons & Dragons, we need your government ID and biometric data?!?" This week, the discussion, confusion, and outrage that should be happening everywhere happens here. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| DnD Beyond: We Suffered & You Will Too! - Nerdcognito Episode 307 | 16 déc. 2025 | 01:01:31 | |
RD and Siobhan are in a new game! ...running Dungeons and Dragons 2024. ...using DnD Beyond. This week, the show is more of an exercise in frustration as they walk the show's OSR grognard Kyle through "modern" character creation! *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| World-Building: Events & Holidays - Nerdcognito Episode 306 | 09 déc. 2025 | 01:00:47 | |
Often when DMs are world-building or even running a game, there is such focus on the direction of the story that some elements of the "rest of the realm" are forgotten. Today, we talk about the importance of holidays, celebrations, and events in your game world. After the news, we also have a listen at Ginny Di's newest singing endeavor. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Pets & Familiars: Classic vs. Modern Roleplaying - Nerdcognito Episode 305 | 02 déc. 2025 | 01:06:25 | |
Two VERY different approaches to the same concept. Pets, animal companions, and familiars have always been in Dungeons and Dragons and TTRPGs -- but NOW, the modern gamer through culture, perversion, and self-insertion chips away at yet another staple of the hobby. *** SUPPORT THE SHOW! Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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| Holiday Havoc (aka: Your D&D Group's Schedule!) - Nerdcognito Episode 304 | 25 nov. 2025 | 01:09:30 | |
It's the holiday season! That means a nightmare is coming... for your TTRPG/DnD group's schedule! How do you keep a game going over the next few months? We talk about staying focused and maintaining your game. After the news, we dive into last week's bumped topic, the Random Number -- is there such a thing as too much random? *** Be a Check Mark Hero: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VREXR2J3E6GGA *** Episode Sponsors and Affiliates We earn a small commission for each purchase at no additional cost to you!
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