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A Bi-weekly podcast were two self-confessing nerds discuss games, film and other random stuff
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Rand(Nerds);Nov 16, 2021

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Rand(Nerds); Episode 239 – Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarov, The Invisible Hand
Mar 23, 202401:32:06
Rand(Nerds); Episode 238 - Tiny Tina Wonderlands, Kerbal Space Program, Stargate
Mar 10, 202401:33:48
Rand(Nerds); Episode 237 - Mr Prepper, Little Nightmares, For All Mankind

Rand(Nerds); Episode 237 - Mr Prepper, Little Nightmares, For All Mankind


Welcome to episode 237

We kick off with discussing Valentine's Day, traditionally a day for spoiling the ladies, and we find out Denmark has a special day to follow up for the guys. it doesn’t quite have the same romantic name, we also find out Zaber would not skip games night for love.

Ram gives us a little bit of background on the concept of prepper’s, people getting prepared for the worst case scenarios but stocking up on supplies and building bunkers. This brings onto what he’s been playing in Mr Prepper. You have to build a bunker, scavenge or trade supplies and maintain a facade for the oppressive government agents. All to get to the end goal of escaping from the country. The game has been generally well received and has some neat ideas, but Ram feels it lets itself down with a grinding slog to get what you need and not being partially hard.

Zaber has been playing a horror game called Little Nightmares, playing as a small girl trying to navigate through puzzle’s with stealth to escape a nightmarish world filled with mutated people. Short but sweet and looks amazing.

Ram has been continuing making use of his free trial of Apple TV by watching For All Mankind, an alternative timeline tv series where the Russians won the race to moon, kicking off a space race with time jumps between seasons spanning it over several decades.

We also discussed the now deceased game streaming service Stadia and how elite we were at Pubg. 

Notes

Escape a Trump’s dream America in Mr Prepper

A beautiful looking yet horrifying puzzle game with Little Nightmares
What would happen if the space race never ended? For All Mankind gives us an idea

Feb 24, 202401:36:36
Rand(Nerds); Episode 236 - Builder Simulator, Sci-Fi shows discussion

Rand(Nerds); Episode 236 - Builder Simulator, Sci-Fi shows discussion

Welcome to episode 236

Zabermoul has been rocking out to some concerts going to see US band Periphery with support from Crooked Royals. He followed it up with a trip to see a band he missed at Copenhagen, Architects, with support from Loathe and Spirit Box. Not only talking about the band, but Zaber give some thoughts on the sound design.

Ram has been giving out quotes and then ghosting people, as well as drinking lots of tea in Builder Simulator, a game where you get to design, construct and decorate a house. Fun mechanic with a few annoyances, as well as an completely hateful character.

We also have a brief discussion on the various TV shows we enjoy, including Chernobyl, Silo, Stargate, Farscape, Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, Westworld, Person of Interest, The Peripheral, The Expanse, Picard, Lower Decks

We also discuss Danish Train issues, Svaneke beer and historical corrections

Notes

Zaber favorite beer Svaneke

US prog rock band Periphery

A New Zealand band Crooked Royals

One of Zaber favorite bands Architects

With support from UK band Loathe

As well as Canadian band Spirit Box

Rams only concert experience going to see Boyzone

And one of his favorite band The Divine Comedy

A event Ram would like to attend, the Cambridge Folk Festival

One of Rams many Euro Truck adventures

The joy of creation in Builder Simulator

A collection of Sci-Fi and other TV series we've enjoyed
Chernobyl
Silo
Stargate
Battlestar Galactica
Farscape
Babylon 5
Westworld
Person of Interest
The Peripheral
The Expanse
Star Trek: Picard
Star Trek: Lower Decks

Our next podcast will be broadcast on the 15th February at 18:30GMT and Our next Games night will be on 14th February at 20:30GMT on YouTube or Twitch

Feb 10, 202401:23:16
Rand(Nerds); Episode 235 - Golf It!, The Forgotten City
Jan 27, 202401:31:51
Rand(Nerds); Episode 234 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man who erased his name, System Shock remake

Rand(Nerds); Episode 234 - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man who erased his name, System Shock remake

Welcome to episode 234

In our first episode of 2024, TheSuffolkRam and Zabermoul welcome in the new year by discussing the differences between how the Brits and Danes celebrate Christmas and New Year, as well as some other celebrations involving fireworks.

Zaber has been playing the latest game in the Yakuza series, Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man who Erased his name. The plot is set side by side with Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and involves Kazuma Kiryu who supposedly 'died' in a previous game. Zaber talks about his love for the series and the mechanics of this game

Ram has been playing a remake of a classic game he missed the first time around with the remake of System Shock. He discuss old school game mechanics and some of the neat details which keeps the game faithful to the original.

We also discuss signings song you don't know the words too, methods of execution, crossing borders in Europe, Sweeteners, KFC crap drinks, BOGOF offers, Burgers

Notes:

A traditional Scottish song sung on New Year Eve, Auld Lang Syne

What times can you set fireworks off in the UK

Who was Guy Fawkes? find out here

A nasty way to execute people, Hanging, Drwaning and Quartering

A Danish punishment with the Blood Eagle

You buy one you get one free, I said you buy one you get one free!

Zabermoul favorite Burger joint with Carl's Jr

A spin off to the Yakuza game, Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man who Erased His Name

A worthy remake: System Shock

Enjoy this? Our next Podcast will be on the Thursday 18th January 2024 at 18:30 GMT. You can stream it here:
YouTube
Twitch

You can also check out our next games night on Wednesday 17th January 2024 at 20:30 GMT, check out the stream here:
TheSuffolkRam

Jan 13, 202401:28:28
Rand(Nerds); Episode 233 - Christmas Special 2023: Half Life, Observation, Game of the Year
Dec 23, 202301:26:11
Rand(Nerds); Episode 232 - Thief: Deadly Shadows, FGPA Emulation
Dec 16, 202301:29:60
Rand(Nerds); Episode 231 - Control
Dec 02, 202301:25:11
Rand(Nerds); Episode 230 - Penumbra Overture, Five nights at Freddy (Movie), CopenHell 2023

Rand(Nerds); Episode 230 - Penumbra Overture, Five nights at Freddy (Movie), CopenHell 2023

Welcome to episode 230

In this episode we welcome Zabermoul talks about his time at Copenhell, a metal music festival held annually in Denmark, He talks about the bands he saw, getting pissed, and the problems of being an early riser.As well as the costs
He also recently took his daughter to see the Five Nights at Freddy's film. After a brief talk about the film and its (lacking) gory content, We discuss what things scare us in both film and games, and the types of horror we like/dislike.
This leads us to ram talking about Penumbra Overture, Frictional Games first game. He talks about seeing the many mechanics they would use in future series like Amnesia and Soma, as well as those that would get removed later on for good reasons.
We have a brief talk about The Witcher TV series, and Henry Cavell departure, and how this gives Ram hope for the upcoming Warhammer 40k TV Series. Zaber also talk about his love of watching Battle Bots

Notes:

Perhaps the best music festival in the world: Copenhell

Plus check out some of Zaber recommendations below
Architects
Spritbox
Sleep Token

Kid friendly horror in Five Nights at Freddy’s the Movie

Frictional Games first foray into horror with Penumbra Overture

Remember, only 3 seasons of The Witcher

Metal machine destroying each other in BattleBots

Our next livestream will be on November 23rd at 18:30 GMT, check it out at the links below to watch

Youtube
Twitch:

Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 22nd November at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch:

TheSuffolkRam

Nov 18, 202301:17:05
Rand(Nerds); Episode 229 - Portal 2, Darkwood, For the King

Rand(Nerds); Episode 229 - Portal 2, Darkwood, For the King

Nov 03, 202301:09:18
Rand(Nerds); Episode 228 - 24 hour livestream recap, Salvation

Rand(Nerds); Episode 228 - 24 hour livestream recap, Salvation

Welcome to episode 228

You’ll have noticed that Skazz is not with us for this podcast. Unfortunately life has got in the way and Skazz has had to (hopefully) temporarily step away from the podcast. We still have plan to continual, which will be discuss more at the end
In this episode, Ram has a recap of our 24 hour live stream and discusses the games we played including Escape First Alchemist, Gang Beasts, Armello, Fall Guys, Human Fall Flat, Hunt Showdown and Portal 2. With a little overview of each, and what he thought of them.
He also discusses the tv series Salvation from a few years ago, its about an asteroid that's on its way to collide with earth and how they try to stop it, unfortunately the other part of the plot interferes with the central premise and makes it somewhat a disappointment.
Finally, a brief talk about the future of the podcast, plan and possible changed coming ahead

Notes:

Short single or co-op puzzle game in Escape First Alchemist

Super fun multiplayer fighting game with Gand Beasts

Kill the evil king before it too late in the beautiful digital board game Armello

Fun a brightly coloured battle royal as a tv series in Fall Guys

Fun co-op puzzler with dodgy physics in Human Fall Flat

One of our favourite game Hunt Showdown

Zaber know thinks with Portals in Portal 2

Starts good, but fall off in season 2, Salvation

Next livestream TBC, but keep an eye on youtube for an update

Youtube
Twitch

Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 11th Octorber at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

TheSuffolkRam


Oct 14, 202347:20
Rand(Nerds); Episode 227 - Kill it with fire

Rand(Nerds); Episode 227 - Kill it with fire

Welcome to episode 227

We discuss Google vs Apple with regards to keeping phones up to date and stopping support and security updates. We also discuss why and when we upgrade our devices.

We have a brief discussion on how bad we are at Hunt: Showdown and the many missed opportunities due to panic aiming

we also discuss our upcoming 24 livestream, ram going mad over game engines graphics, And his bout of madness when fighting spiders in games, and the simple trick to make anything cute.

Notes:

When will your device loose support? Check out here

How does the human eye compare to a camera? Some info here

Hunt and miss shots at other players in Hunt: Showdown

Never be an early adopter, as Ram found out with PhysX card

Take revenge on spiders in Kill it with Fire

Using a shotgun to take out insects with the Bug -A-Salt

You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 7th Octorber 2023 21:30 GMT+1, and also join us for our 24hour live strem on the 30th September starting around 8am GMT+1 On

Youtube
Twitch

Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 11th Octorber at approx 20:30+1 GMT on Twitch:

Skazz
TheSuffolkRam


Oct 08, 202301:22:31
Rand(Nerds); Episode 226 - Meeple Station, Ghostwire: Tokyo
Sep 24, 202301:11:51
Rand(Nerds); Episode 225 - Call of Cthulhu TTRPG
Sep 09, 202301:05:16
Rand(Nerds); Episode 224 - Quality of ports, AKIBA’S TRIP
Aug 18, 202338:53
Rand(Nerds); Episode 223 - Ghostwire Tokoyo
Aug 11, 202301:45:39
Rand(Nerds); Episode 222 - Alan Wake, University and Reddit API debate
Jul 22, 202302:05:50
Rand(Nerds); Episode 221 - Discuss the submarine incident, Shapez
Jul 17, 202301:21:47
Rand(Nerds); Episode 220 - Internet problems, Warhammer 40k 10th edition, Old Man's Journey
Jul 01, 202358:27
Rand(Nerds); Episode 219 - Hogwarts Legacy, Street Fighter 6, Sleepwalker, Risk: Global Domination, VRAM issues
Jun 17, 202301:16:27
Rand(Nerds); Episode 218 - Hogwart Legacy, Framed
Jun 03, 202301:43:36
Rand(Nerds); Episode 217 - Star Wars Squadrons, Portable Emulation
May 15, 202302:03:32
Rand(Nerds); Episode 216 - Call of Cthulhu
May 06, 202301:35:28
Rand(Nerds); Episode 215 - Dodgy Control Schemes, Call of Cthulhu

Rand(Nerds); Episode 215 - Dodgy Control Schemes, Call of Cthulhu

Welcome to episode 215

A brief podcast this week, Skazz has a rant about control schemes for wheels, and Ram gives a brief talk about the 2018 Call of Cthulhu game

Notes:

Look like a promising RPG

http://www.cyanide-studio.com/callofcthulhu

You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 22nd April 2023 21:30 GMT+1 On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/randnerds Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/randnerds Also check out our next game night on Wednesday 12th April at approx 20:30 GMT on Twitch: Sk4zzi0us: https://www.twitch.tv/sk4zzi0us TheSuffolkRam: https://www.twitch.tv/thesuffolkram

Apr 22, 202301:28:00
Rand(Nerds); Episode 214 - Euro Truck Simulator 2
Apr 01, 202301:44:44
Rand(Nerds); Episode 213 - Hotel Renovator
Mar 25, 202301:11:10
Rand(Nerds); Episode 212 - Morphblade, Double Dragon Trilogy
Mar 10, 202301:06:47
Rand(Nerds); Episode 211 - Opus Magnum, Renegade (Kunio-kun)
Feb 19, 202301:17:19
Rand(Nerds); Episode 210 - Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP, Q.U.B.E Directors cut
Feb 15, 202301:05:23
Rand(Nerds); Episode 209 - Left 4 Dead, Gas Station Simulator
Jan 27, 202301:55:23
Rand(Nerds); Episode 208 - Dwarf Fortress, Hitman 3
Jan 13, 202301:21:12
Rand(Nerds); Episode 207 - Christmas Special 2022: Game of the year
Dec 24, 202201:05:41
Rand(Nerds); Episode 206 - Mini Metro, Paradise Killer
Dec 10, 202201:26:13
Rand(Nerds); Episode 205 - 24hour Livestream, Paradise Lost, Into the radius
Nov 26, 202201:26:02
Rand(Nerds); Episode 204 - The Devouring, Necromunda: Hired Gun
Nov 12, 202201:17:52
Rand(Nerds); Episode 203 - Cryofall and dead drives
Nov 05, 202201:15:06
Rand(Nerds); Episode 202 - Death of Google Staida, Chaos;Head Noah cancellation, Mind Scanners
Oct 15, 202202:51:24
Rand(Nerds); Episode 201 - Splatoon 3, Timberborn
Oct 08, 202201:03:29
Rand(Nerds); Episode 200 - Apature Desk Job, Splatoon 3
Sep 17, 202201:16:12
Rand(Nerds); Episode 199 - More Deus Ex Discussions
Sep 03, 202201:28:05
Rand(Nerds); Episode 198 - Steam Deck, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Aug 20, 202201:44:32
Rand(Nerds); Episode 197 - Stray
Aug 13, 202238:31
Rand(Nerds); Episode 196 - Miracle on the Humber, or "Just Sully it"

Rand(Nerds); Episode 196 - Miracle on the Humber, or "Just Sully it"

Welcome to episode 196

We have a bit of an issue, life has got in the way an impacted our gaming lives so not much to discuss, but that's not going to stop us!

We discuss how theirs a you tube channel for everything including accountants amazingly, Skazz has been eyeing a new sea based office in an old WWI fort, we discuss forming a new society and Zaber flight plans to join us. 

We do manage to find time to discuss the next mission on Demeo, Realm of the Rat King, Ram talks about which version he prefers having now played both PC and VR versions. 

Skazz sons has now reach the first age of man, and has been allowed his own VR headset, responsible parenting and why young kids should not be allowed VR headsets.

We also briefly talk about 'Golf with your Friends' and which game engine you should use.

We also talk about some podcast recommendations, how we'd get thrown of a cruise/plane, Google killing off useful services, the rand nerds action figure range, Ninja stealth mode ram and Generation 'Alpha'

Notes:

Not only do accountant You-tuber's exists, but they do React videos!

Real lawyer Legal Eagle goes into laws broken in famous Films.

A t-shirt that will get you stabbed.

A new office for Skazz, and potential base for Rand(Nerds);

Comedic telling of real life ship wrecks in Ship hits the fan

And the airplane counter part Black box down

Also recommend Mentor Pilot plane crash series

Which generation are you in?

Another crazy goif game with 'Golf with your Friends'

You can Join us for our next Livesteam on Saturday 30th July 2022 21:30 GMT+1 On

Youtube
Twitch

Also check out our next game night on Tuesday 2nd Auguest at approx 20:30 GMT+1 on Twitch:

Sk4zzi0us
TheSuffolkRam

Jul 30, 202201:16:33
Rand(Nerds); Episode 195 - Valheim flashbacks, Skazz scrub to master challenge and Satasfactory
Jul 16, 202201:08:48
Rand(Nerds); Episode 194 Goodbuy IE, The Beast Inside
Jun 25, 202240:28
Rand(Nerds); Episode 193 - Natual Skill Vs Learned Talent
Jun 18, 202201:32:11
Rand(Nerds); Episode 192 - Demeo Desktop vs VR, Murdered Soul Suspect
Jun 04, 202201:12:25
Rand(Nerds); Episode 191 - Finishing Metro Exodus, Automachef
May 21, 202249:15
Rand(Nerds); Episode 190 - Metro Exodus
May 07, 202259:26