Season 3 Episode 4 “D&D innovations and Flipping Out with Yarro Studios” Today we talk about all of the awesome innovations and cool new stuff there is out there for our beloved game of Dungeons & Dragons. We give our friend Tanner a call at Yarro Studios to talk about his awesome new Kickstarter “FlipDie” https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atlasmundi/pieces-of-fate-immersive-dice-coins?ref=discovery This awesome innovation is a set of beautiful coins that you can use as dice. Go check...
Oct 14, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Season 3 Episode 3 “Homemade props for Halloween and Cosplay plus exclusive from Lee Ellis” Today we talk about some of our prop building projects and how they can enhance costumes or just be awesome décor for your nerd/geek room. We also get the exclusive world premiere first listen to a clip from author Lee Ellis’s upcoming audio book version of his book Kildash: The Wizard and the Witch Queen. We will keep you up to date on all of the developments on this audio version. You can find Lee Ellis...
Oct 08, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Season 3 Episode 2 “Smoky Mtn Collector’s Showcase Fall 2022” Today we go on an adventure in beautiful Pigeon Forge Tennessee to the new venue for the Fall Smoky Mtn Collector’s Showcase. This larger venue sported well over 100 vendors, artists, authors and more. We meet up with some old friends and have some good laughs. Be sure to mark your calendar for the March Smoky Mtn Collector’s Showcase https://www.facebook.com/smokymtncollectorsshowcase/ Smoky Mountain Ghostbusters: https://www.faceboo...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Season 3 Episode 1 “Sucky films we love and Bat Nipples” Today we welcome you to Season 3 of the Nerdy Old Men Podcast with a discussion about really bad moves that we really like. Think about it. You know you have been flipping the channels and seen an awful movie that you just have to stop and watch. This episode brought to you by: Smoky Mountain Collector’s Showcase https://www.facebook.com/smokymtncollectorsshowcase/ Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespri...
Sep 23, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Season 2 Episode 50 “100th Episode and the 1st annual NOM Awards” Today we celebrate our 100th ever episode and the end of Season 2. We review the results of our fan voted Nerdy Old Men Awards. Thanks for your support and here is to an exciting Season 3. This episode brought to you by: Smoky Mountain Collector’s Showcase https://www.facebook.com/smokymtncollectorsshowcase/ Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | F...
Sep 16, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Season 2 Episode 49 “3d Printing the real-life Star Trek replicator” Today Chad and Wes talk about their love of 3d printing. Wes and his resin printer have been at it for a couple of years now where Chad just got a PLA printer. We talk about what we have learned so far and the ups and downs of each. We are no experts but be warned you may want to buy a printer after this episode. This episode brought to you by: Smoky Mountain Collector’s Showcase https://www.facebook.com/smokymtncollectorsshowc...
Sep 02, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Season 2 Episode 48 “Toy Collecting at Medic Todd’s Gi Joe and Toy Show 2022” Today we hang out at the Medic Todd’s Gi Joe Toy Show. This show was packed with some awesome vintage and modern toys. Today we discuss collecting, upcoming cons we are attending and get squared away by “Sgt. Slaughter”. All this and much more on this week’s episode. Nerdy City Collectables: https://www.nerdcitycollectables.com/ This episode brought to you by: Smoky Mountain Collector’s Showcase https://www.facebook.co...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Season 2 Episode 47 “FanBoy Expo 2022 P2 “Armin Shimerman, authors, monster tshirts, candles, and some angry lemonade” This is part two of our two-part coverage of FanBoy Expo 2022. This episode we have the amazing talented Armin Shimerman. You will know him as Quark from Star Trek as well as Principal Snyder from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He is an accomplished author and teacher as well. Rich Davis stops by with artist Les Garner. Authors, comics, candles, and a couple awesome stories all in th...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Season 2 Episode 46 “FanBoy Expo 2022 P1 Cad Bane himself, a lost dog, and so much more” This is part one of our two-part coverage of FanBoy Expo 2022. This episode we have the honor of talking with Dorian Kingi, the character actor who played Cad Bane in The Book of Boba Fett. We also talk to the amazing author R. Kyle Hannah who tells a hilarious story and so many other great interviews. BallBudz: www.instagram.com/ballbudz Dorian Kingi character actor “Cad Bane” from The Book of Boba Fett. R....
Aug 07, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Season 2 Episode 45 “Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2022 P2 Ellie Darcey-Alden of Harry Potter fame. Also, Ming Chen in a street fight” Day 2 of the con was another star-studded event. We have awesome interviews with artist, authors, and cosplayers. Ming Chen returns to ask us a thought-provoking question and we have the honor of talking with Ellie Darcey-Alden who played the role of Lilly Potter in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Ellie Darcey-Alden: https://www.instagram.com/elliedalden/ ...
Aug 01, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Season 2 Episode 44 “Smoky Mountain Fan Fest 2022 P1 featuring Ming Chen” This first part of our 2022 coverage of Smoky Mountain Fan Fest features a special interview with the Comic Book Man himself Ming Chen. Ming is known for his contributions to the AMC hit “Comic Book Men” with Kevin Smith. He is also part of several successful podcasts like “I Sell Comics”. We also have awesome interviews with Joshua Ooten of Tennessee Turtles, Faelel’s Pillows, Smoky Mountain Ghostbusters, Remy Dee, Mark f...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Season 2 Episode 43 “Getting kids and new players into D&D” Recently we saw a post on FB from a parent that wanted to help their kids play D&D. This parent was overwhelmed with all the rules and information. Since they were new to the game as well, they were having a hard time figuring out where to start. We thought we would discuss how we think new players and new DMs can help young people and new players in general get into the game we love. This episode is sponsored by: https://www.fa...
Jul 22, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Season 2 Episode 42 “ SuperFight with Chad and Wes” In today’s episode Chad and Wes play the card game Super Fight . This is a super funny game of debating who wins a fight between two random characters. Take a listen. Laugh along and decide for yourself who wins this death match. This episode is sponsored by: Smoky Mtn. Collector's Showcase - Home | Facebook Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https:...
Jul 15, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Season 2 Episode 41 “Awesome Strong Female Characters Do Exist!” We hear a lot on social media and the internet that there are not good strong female characters in nerd/geek genres. We completely disagree and today we discuss some of our favorites. Which ones did we miss? Let us know. This episode is sponsored by: https://www.facebook.com/smokymtncollectorsshowcase/ Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook...
Jul 08, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Season 2 Episode 40 “Obi-Wan Kenobi Review” Today we tackle a review of the new Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Our love for Star Wars gets put to the test as we argue the positives and negatives of this new show. There might be some gatekeeping and playing devil’s advocate to fight our stances. Another brawl between Chad and Wes. This episode is sponsored by: https://www.facebook.com/smokymtncollectorsshowcase/ Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support...
Jul 01, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Season 2 Episode 39 “John Jackson Miller Author of NYT Best Selling novel Star Wars Kenobi ”. Today we are humbled to have on the show the amazing author John Jackson Miller. He has written numerous titles for Star Wars, Star Trek, and Marvel Comics to name just a few. His novel Star Wars Kenobi is a New York Times Best Seller. Other works of note are the entire Knights of the Old Republic comic series for Star Wars, Star Wars A New Dawn, Star Trek Discover The Enterprise War, and Star Trek Pica...
Jun 24, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Season 2 Episode 38 “What SciFi series not named Firefly should be redone” We here at the Nerdy Old Men Podcast LOVE sci fi. Wes especially is a huge fan of Firefly. We all want that show to come back but other than it, what others would you like to see? Listen to us ramble on about what we want. This episode is sponsored by: Smoky Mtn. Collector’s Showcase https://www.facebook.com/smokymtncollectorsshowcase/ Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support t...
Jun 17, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Season 2 Episode 37 “Board Games 101 at Tolgard Games” Today we return to one of our favorite stores, Tolgard Games in Pigeon Forge, TN. We talk with our old buddy Mark who brought his friend Thomas along to discuss board games. These two are avid board games enthusiasts and educate us on more than we ever thought about the board game industry. Join us and learn about the way family game night has changed and what lies ahead. https://www.tolgardgames.com/ This episode is sponsored by: Smoky Mtn....
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Season 2 Episode 36 “Rocky Top Game Con 2022 P2” This episode is the conclusion of our massive coverage of the 2022 Rocky Top Game Con in Knoxville Tennessee. Today we talk to some more awesome artist and small businesses as well as reconnect with some friends. Wes has trouble talking and Chad embarrasses himself in front of a D&D legend. This episode features interviews with the following: Worlds of War https://www.etsy.com/shop/Worldsofwar Para Bellum Games https://www.para-bellum.com/ Loo...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Season 2 Episode 35 “ Rocky Top Game Con 2022 P1” This episode is the first part of our massive coverage of the 2022 Rocky Top Game Con in Knoxville Tennessee. What an amazing event filled with a weekend of gaming and excitement. We talked to some amazing people and enjoyed making new friends and seeing old friends. This episode features interviews with the following: Author Dan Peyton https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Peyton/e/B006C986D6/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Actor from The Walking Dead A...
May 29, 2022•1 hr 57 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Season 2 Episode 34 “Gatekeeping in fandom is it Good or Bad??” Today we tackle the concept of Gatekeeping in fandom. We define what we think this trend is and try to decide if it’s a good or bad thing for the nerd things that we love. How do you define a “real” fan? Is it ok to change a story for a beloved franchise? Let’s try to figure it out. This episode is sponsored by BrickHouse Collectibles your source for new and vintage Lego, sports cards, and collectible card games. Find them on Facebo...
May 20, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Season 2 Episode 33 Free Comic Book Day 2022 at Nirvana Comics Knoxville. Today Redneck Wes takes full control as The Old Bald Man Chad was lazy and went on vacation. Wes joins the awesome folks at Nirvana Comics for Free Comic Book Day 2022. He talks to some old friends and makes some new ones. Take a listen and enjoy all the antics and fun times. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https://www.youtu...
May 13, 2022•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Season 2 Episode 32 “Music to Geek out to” Is this week’s episode. We attempt to talk about how music plays a roll in our nerd/geek world and activities. Wes is still learning how to use the soundboard and tries to use his phone to play music. Lots of laughs in this one folks. ROCK ON!!!!!! Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook https://www.youtube.com/@nerdyoldmenpodcast2973/streams...
May 06, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Season 2 Episode 31 “80's Shows that need a reboot or Do They????” Today we show are age and fanboy attitudes again about our love of all things 1980’s. We discuss a few 80’s entertainment properties that we would like to see a reboot of. From cartoons to tv shows to movies we give our thoughts on those that we want to see again and those that need to be left alone. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Facebook...
Apr 29, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Season 2 Episode 30 “Star Wars Opinions and Wes on the sound board” Today we give our opinions on a ton of Star Wars topics. You get to hear us go on and on about our favorites and what we love and hate about Star Wars. We also discuss an interesting theory on why Storm Troopers “can’t” hit the target. Also, we try to train Wes on how to use the sound board. All this on today’s awesome episode. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Ner...
Apr 22, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Season 2 Episode 29 “D&D 5e rants and the Sex Machine Bard?!?!?!” Today we go on a rant about the things we don’t like about 5th edition D&D. Why can any race be a Paladin? Why are magical items limited and so on. We do talk about what we like also but who doesn’t love a good old Nerdy Old Men rant? Oh yea there is a discussion about a sex machine bard…..WHAT?!?!?! Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | F...
Apr 15, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 29
Season 2 Episode 28 “Masterclass in Comics with McKay Part 4 the Silver Age (1)” Today we return to our acclaimed series in comic collecting education with McKay. This edition he spills his knowledge on the history of the Silver Age as it applies to DC comics, Gold Key and others. He saves Marvel for the next edition. Enjoy Part 1 of our education in the Silver Age of comics. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the show The Nerdy Old Men Podcast ...
Apr 08, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Season 2 Episode 27 “I Am Omega and Wes fangirling”. Today we talk with Dan Gottlieb and Thomas Casbarro the authors of the exciting new book “I am Omega The Beginning Of The End” This is the first book in a multi part series. From the book website: “Every night, Amanda is plagued by nightmares. She can see in her visions that the last Guardian Angel, Omega is hell bent on a plan to unleash entropy upon all creations.” We let Dan, (illustrator, costume actor, and former DC Comics employee) along...
Apr 01, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 27
S2 E26 “I Hate Hamlet” and ramble ramble ramble. Today we talk with the director and cast of the upcoming Theater Knoxville Downtown performance of the play “ I Hate Hamlet ” Play Director, Courtney Woodlard and cast members, Caroline Whitaker, Phil Brady, and Angel Orenstein take us on a journey about a young television actor in New York City and how his struggling career is helped by a ghost?!?! This director and cast are our kind of people. Nerds at heart that love to not take life too seriou...
Mar 18, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Season 2 Episode 25 “Smoky Mtn Collectors Showcase Coverage 2022” OUR 75TH EPISODE!!!! We had a great time this year at the bigger and better Smoky Mtn Collectors Showcase. This show is a great local collectors show held in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. This episode we have a collection of interviews with show vendors, fans, cosplayers and we also talk to some other convention organizers. Send us a text Grab our swag and merch: The Nerdy Old Men Podcast | Teespring Support the...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 2Ep. 25
