The Bearded Nerd Podcast

Had the immense pleasure of sitting down with the Founder of Faith & Fandom. Faith & Fandom is a book series of devotional essays on Faith & Geek Culture. Bible studies on Video Games, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Superheroes, TV, Movies, & Pop Culture at large. There is also the Faith & Fandom podcast and comicon appearances.

​Now with 7 volumes and children's edition out, the series covers a vast array of geek/nerdy/pop culture areas. Each essay strives to be inspirational and true to scripture and at the same time capture the essence of the character the story is about. The books are in no sequential order and can be jumped into at any point depending on topic interest. The books are available in Paperback and Kindle formats, and are able to be purchased at Comicons, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Wal-Mart Online, some local comic book shops, and more.

There is also the Faith & Fandom Podcast Channel, which features the F&F podcast, The Pull List from Love Thy Nerd, Faith & Fandom 180 ( short, 3 minute, weekly devotionals), Artist's Alley Aftermath, Audio Chapters, & More.

I had the immense pleasure of sitting down Jonathan Blevins, CEO of Little Flower Media. We spoke about his journey into full-time streaming and how his brother, Ninja, and how his faith led him there. In addition, Jonathan gives his perspective on pursuing his passions and how he has been able to support his family following his love of gaming. 

Had an amazing time getting to the know the crew over at Dwarven Moss. We spoke about how we all got into playing Dungeons & Dragons and why they started running a streamed game. We had plenty of laughs and learned a lot about one another. 

I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Drew of Team Drew's Basement where we had a great time talking about D&D and his Twitch Stream. Our conversation hit on the topic of his 25+ year campaign and what impacts in had in his DM style. In addition, we spoke about all sorts of games including Warhammer 40k and how that has influence his storytelling. 

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joe; a professional DM who is also a RPG Produce for Wizkids and Co-Producer/DM for Second Star Show. We spoke about our history with D&D, our DM'ing styles, and our love for miniatures. In addition, we spoke about the future of D&D and all the fun things that are yet to be seen in Dungeons & Dragons. 

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Bronson of All Father Games where we spoke about a plethora of topics. One of those topics was how to immerse your players in your game and how to prep for a diverse range of players at the table. We also spoke about the 100+ sessions that Bronson DM'd while on deployment and how that impacted his current D&D campaign.

In this episode, I provide tips and tricks to encourage your players to roleplay in your game. These tips are taken from real-life experience that I've had with many shy and new players who had no experience with roleplay games. 

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Grant Anderson, CEO of Mirrorscape. Mirrorscape is a company that blends a seamless tabletop gaming experience with the groundbreaking experience of augmented reality. During our time together, we spoke about Grant's love for tabletop gaming throughout his life including when he began playing at an early age. From there, we dove deep into the future of gaming and augmented reality. We mentioned the potential risks of augmented reality and the impacts that AR has on the gaming industry. Lastly, we spoke of the amazing Kickstarter that Mirrorscape launched; and the amazing gifts that they'll drop during the last seven days!

What an amazing time I had with Bryan of RPG & Co.! We spoke about almost everything under the nerd-son including our favorites miniatures we use for Dungeons & Dragons (Reaper being a top contender). We hit on the Satanic Panic's influence on both our lives as nerds and as children of our time. Lastly, we had a conversation regarding Tolkien's influence on the fantasy genre and discussed the various rumors that have circulating around Tolkien's inspiration for his world. 

In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of talking with Weston of Arcane Anthems. We had an amazing time talking about many of our shared hobbies and passions including music, TTRPG's, and making people happy. Additionally, Weston and I spoke about how to utilize social media to build your brand and do what you love so that you can pursue a career in your passion. 

In this episode, I tackle the problem of DM Burnout and share with folks some simple and effective ways on how to avoid, manage, and overcome DM Burnout within the TTRPG hobby. Disclaimer: these are tips that I've learned over the years. If you are feeling any of these symptoms and feel need to seek professional help, I urge you to do so!

I had the pleasure of having Aislinn of Dollar Store DM on the show today. We spoke about our approaches to world-building and what inspires us to build our worlds. We also dived into terrain crafting, music producing, and streaming within the TTRPG/D&D space and how to manage multiple hats. I personally learned a lot from Aislinn and can't wait to have her back on the show. 

I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with 2 of the hosts from It's a Mimic Podcast: the round-table D&D podcast, where you never know what you’re going to get! This being one of our longest episodes, we spoke at-length about various topics including their entrance into TTRPGs, Podcasting, and their challenges as DMs. We also hit on some of the current controversies within the D&D and TTRPG community and how to navigate through it. 

Today I'm joined by the Founders and Leadership Team of The Initiative Order: a community of TTRPG streamers who explore a variety of different gaming systems. We had a lovely conversation about their origins and why they started The Initiative Order. We were also able to dive deep into some of the social issues that T.I.O is wanting to amend. 

Today, I had the honor of sitting down with fellow Evermore Player, Keith. In this episode, we talk about our joint love of films and how we ventured into playing Dungeons & Dragons. We also have a great time discussing Keith's inspiration when creating his Player Character, Toshiro and what his process was to create a home-brew class that represented his character's background. 

I had the pleasure to sit down with David and James of Tactical Tokens. We talked about everything from how to make a business from what you love all the way to how Tactical Tokens is innovating the world of table-top miniatures. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support both Tactical Tokens and myself, please be sure to check out the following link:

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We had the opportunity to catch up with Logan from DM Screening. We spoke about our joint venture into the world of Evermore: an online game that has been running for nearly 30 years! We caught up with all the different events that are going on in Logan's life and of course...we talk D&D. Be sure to follow Logan on Instagram as "DM Screening" (link below). 

In this episode, we talk about Spelljammer and Planescape with Joshua of Dungeon Tape. We also pontificate on how we would incorporate Spelljammer and Planescape in our own games; we may have added how we would do this with our favorite Dungeon Tape. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow Joshua below:

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In this episode, we talk about the intricacies of Rules as Written vs. Rules of Cool (Homebrew rules) for Dungeons & Dragons. If you enjoyed this episode and would like more of it, subscribe to the podcast and check us out on social media:

In this episode, Jo and I sat down and spoke about how he began crafting for table-top games such as D&D. We spoke about his particular "10x10" challenges and what made him start these challenges in the first place. If you enjoyed this episode and want to support him, be sure to check out the link below:

Everyone makes mistakes, but it's how we plan on rectifying them that matters the most. In today's episode, I give steps on how to deal with the effects of said mistake and how to rectify it in the future. I used my own experience to showcase and take y'all through the motions of said experience. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast for more episode and thank you for your support. Keep Gaming!

In this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend and DM. We discussed D&D 5th Edition and the various alternate settings and their benefits to adding them to your gaming group. Be sure to check out the live-play podcast at the link below:

In this episode, we discuss the nature of Political Intrigue in a TTRPG-setting. From there, we break down four points that you can take and apply in your campaign. Keep Gaming!

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Had a lovely conversation with Dungeon Tape regarding keeping the momentum going as a Dungeon Master. We spoke about a couple of tips and tricks that can be implemented in any game and reflect on what is needed to do so. Be sure to check out Dungeon Tape and purchase some easy-to-make terrain for yourself. Keep Gaming!

In this episode, I sit down with Ray aka GOT_DM and we talk about when it's appropriate for DMs to intervene in their games. Be sure to show your support of this channel by checking out Roaming Player Gear and using the discount code "ROAMING20" for 20% off your purchase. If enjoyed this content, please subscribe to the podcast and check out our other content below. Keep Gaming!

In this episode, we talk about simple ways to reignite your imagination in a practical and effective manner. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and check out our sponsors...Roaming Player Gear! They have great TTRPG products at an amazing value. Use "ROAMING20" for 20% off your total purchase. Keep Gaming!

In today's episode, we sat down with Charles of Aloha Dungeon Crawl and talked loosely about Consequences in D&D. Charles is a professional Dungeon Master/Game Master and terrain builder living in the Great State of Texas. He has over 20 years of gaming experience and has a unique set of skills at the gaming table. Be sure to follow him on Instagram (link below) and check out our sponsor, Roaming Player Gear down below. Keep Gaming!

In this episode, we sat down with the founder of Dungeon Tape. We spoke about the table-top gaming industry, his start in the hobby, and how he came up with the idea of "Dungeon Tape": a quick an affordable resource to create terrain. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and to check out his website; links below. Keep Gaming!

In this episode, I sat down with Chris of Fabled 42 Network. We spoke about how his love of film, storytelling, and gaming came together to create a gaming community on Twitch. Be sure to check out their website to see their schedule of events and support them on Twitch. Keep Gaming!

In this episode, we sit down with Ray of GOT_DM and talk about our mutual love of gaming and what it means to be a "world-builder" . We go into detail on how he began building his home-brew world of "Evermore" and how he and his players continue their adventures that have spanned the last 20 years. He shares with us some of his tips and tools that makes his game unlike any other game that is currently played. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow him on Instagram and support the podcast by picking up one of his awesome gaming accessories at "Roaming Player Gear". Use "ROAMING20" for 20% off; Keep Gaming!

In this episode, I sat down with my friends Kasie and Jason who are the hosts of the The CompenDM podcast. We had an amazing time talking about Dungeons & Dragons, gaming, and more! If you enjoyed listening to them, be sure to check the following links below and subscribe to their podcast. Keep Gaming!

This episode is the final episode in the Curse of Strahd mini-series where I go in-depth on the campaign module itself. In this specific episode, I pick up from last episode and give my final review on the module as a whole. Keep Gaming!

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This episode is part two (2) of a Curse of Strahd mini-series where I go in-depth on the campaign module itself. In this specific episode, I go into some of the chapters of the module itself and share what you as a Dungeon Master and Player need to know. Keep Gaming!

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This episode is part one (1) of a Curse of Strahd mini-series where I go in-depth on the campaign module itself. In this specific episode, I go into detail about the history of Ravenloft and the what a player or DM should expect from the campaign setting. Keep Gaming!

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In this episode, I sat down with Chris who runs a Dungeons & Dragons meme page: DND Dads. We talk about bringing humor into the gaming community and talk about a host of other great topics including charity streams and more. Be sure to follow Chris on Instagram and to check out the link below. Keep Gaming!

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In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Shane from Ancient Lair. We spoke about his views and experiences with official Dungeons & Dragons modules and how you can even incorporate them into your current game. We also had the chance to learn about his current Kickstarter campaign and the idea behind it. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow Ancient Lair on Instagram and support the Kickstarter. Keep Gaming!

In today's episode, I had the honor of sitting with Matt from The Pickled Dragon. We had an amazing time talking about Dungeons & Dragons, Tabletop Gaming, and his latest adventure: The Prisoner of K'ass (which is available now). If you're interested in supporting The Pickled Dragon, be sure to click the link below and follow him on Instagram @ThePickledDragon. Keep Gaming!

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Joana and Rivelle are conducting research on the Dungeons & Dragons and overall Table-Top Gaming Community during their time at NYU. They've compiled a vast amount of data and we sit down and talk about their findings. If you're interested in their research, be sure follow them here:

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In this episode, I talk about the concept of Winning in Dungeons & Dragons and provide some ways in which you can actually win in D&D. 

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In this episode, I dive into the concept of a "Low Magic Setting" that you can use in your Table-Top RPG or as a concept in your next novel. I use various examples and show you how to implement one in your own game. Be sure to give us a 5-star review and subscribe. Keep Gaming! 

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