Today's Bonus Content is something new we tried recording, back in late April (i.e. approximately 7000 years ago). Several of us recorded a commentary track for Book 1, Chapter 4 - "Monsters," released all the way back in the spring of 2014. It also includes a message that we think you should hear. CONTENT NOTES for the first 8 minutes or so: police violence, racial violence, victims of hate crimes, white supremacy, and police violence. The transcript for this episode can be found here. And the ...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast This week's bonus content is an interview Christian did with author, musician, crafter, and self-described jack of all trades Margaret Killjoy. It's about power in Fantasy (among other things). So, right up our alley. You can find out about all of Margaret's various projects at birdsbeforethestorm.net, or follow her on Twitter @MagpieKilljoy. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Our partners this week are: Tab for a Cause - a browser extension that lets you raise money for charity ...
May 31, 2020•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey all, This is normally about the time that we'd be announcing we were about to start recording our next chapter. Unfortunately, as you may have heard, there's a global pandemic going on, and it's hitting New York City especially hard. So it's not safe for us to meet up in person to record, and given the setup of our show it's not logistically feasible to do it remotely. And sadly, we don't know how long that's going to be the case. Looks like at the very least a few more months, so, sorry to ...
Apr 05, 2020•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's bonus content, Producer Zach Glass interviews author Liz Kerin, whose novel The Phantom Forest is available now through Inkshares or wherever you get books. And - as mentioned in the episode - you can watch Colleen Scriven (creator of Lesser Gods) interview Liz at The Strand here! Our sponsor this week is Marvels - a podcast from Marvel, set in the background of the Fantastic Four’s showdown with Galactus. Written, directed, and produced by some of the best talent in podcasting. Go to...
Dec 08, 2019•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s bonus episode is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream for Book 2 Chapter, originally broadcast on November 17. It’s been cleaned up and lightly edited for clarity, but you can watch the full original stream over on our YouTube channel. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions! Our sponsors this week: A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice, Book One in The Sorcerer’s Ring. Visit morganricebooks.com for more information. Marvels, a new podcast from Marvel, set in the background of the Fa...
Nov 24, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast This week - to hold you over until our #AskTOAFN livestream, we have an interview with three brilliant podcast creators. Sarah Shachat, Gabriel Urbina, and Zach Valenti are the production team behind Wolf 359, No Bad Ideas, and Time Bombs. In this interview, they talk to Christian about their latest endeavor, Zero Hours. Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code and everyone else can still take advantage of the cour...
Nov 10, 2019•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast The conclusion of Book 2 Chapter 6! The party puts their daring plan into action against the Elves. Will fortune favor the bold? The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Chapter conclusions mean it's time once again to #AskTOAFN. We'll be answering YOUR questions in a livestream. (Exact time TBA later on our social but likely to be Sunday, Nov. 17 late afternoon or early evening New York time.) If you want a chance to have your question answered, please submit it by Wednesday, Nov. 13...
Nov 03, 2019•33 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast Something very unwelcome washes ashore in a southern fishing town. Jen has a rough night, and Nelson has an unsettling dream. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our code, and everyone else can still take advantage of the course at its regular price. Our listeners can also save on orders from Plus One Balms, a line of RPG-inspired beard care products made from all nat...
Oct 20, 2019•25 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast The village of Three-Bridges finds consensus in First Snow’s plan, but Tyymos lo-Jyf - as you can imagine - objects. Ardel Redmoor makes plans to flee Castle Guernatal, but the Phantom of the Castle objects to this. Regan and Yllowyyn find Nia, along with a whole lot of trouble they weren’t looking for, and Nia tells the Party of her plight. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone...
Oct 06, 2019•29 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome, one and all, to the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 6! Nia has no choice but to negotiate with Lord Commander Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, and Regan and Yllowyyn have no choice but to go looking for Nia. Meanwhile, the village of Three-Bridges learns of Elven encroachment on their farmland, and debates what to do. And Nia’s parents learn the limits of Elven hospitality. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired...
Sep 22, 2019•30 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast We are pleased to announce release dates for our next chapter! THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERDBook 2 – Myth Made FleshChapter 6 – “One For The Team” Part 1 – September 22, 2019 Part 2 – October 6, 2019 Part 3 – October 20, 2019 Part 4 – November 3, 2019 Also, FYI - we're going to be changing some geeky stuff under the hood so we get sorted into the right categories on Apple Podcasts. This should NOT change anything for you...UNLESS you subscribe directly through FeedBurner, Email, or our RSS feed. (If ...
Aug 25, 2019•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream for Book 2, Chapter 5. It's been edited for clarity but you can still see the unedited (and severely technologically challenged) video stream on our YouTube channel. Links to topics discussed in this episode: "On how forced the story with the Orcs feels" from the TOAFN subreddit Chimamanda Adichie on The Danger of a Single Story Louis Riel on Wikipedia The fan-run TOAFN Discord Server TOAFN is brought to you in part this week by Plus One Balms. Go t...
May 30, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Out west - far west, past rebuilt Freehold, past ruined Blackhold and ravaged Silberg, past even Jethro’s remote cabin and its terrible cellar, over the god-made walls of that primordial fortress you call the Black mountains, down the foothills where the downtrodden many pull precious stones from the living rock, for the benefit of the privileged few - there is a town on the plains. The inhabitants of this town would be called Urrkyet by the Elves, that is to say Orcs in the common tongue of the...
May 05, 2019•23 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Nia asks her old friend for a confounding favor. The Pennsylvanians love it when a plan comes together. The script for this episode is available here. Our sponsor this week is Plus One Balms. Made from high quality all natural ingredients, Plus One Balms give you everything you need to level up your beard or give your skin an AC boost after a shave. Head to plusonebalms.com/TOAFN and enter code TOAFN at checkout for 10% off your offer and to help support our show! The conclusion of Chapter 5 wil...
Apr 21, 2019•23 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Regan is short on friends willing to aid in her campaign. Nia seeks medical help from an old friend of hers. Ardel Redmoor is even shorter on friends than Regan.
Apr 07, 2019•27 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Nia's parents receive some troubling information, and Ry'y lo-Th'yyt delivers some bad news herself to the Freehold garrison. Two mariners have a very unlucky day at sea. The Professor and Miss Bailey grieve, and have some...concerns. This episode features guest performances by Beth Eyre and Felix Trench. The script for this episode is available here. Our next episode will be released on April 7. We hope you'll join us then! CONTENT NOTES below. CONTENT NOTES: From 15:31-20:19 (p. 13-16) there a...
Mar 24, 2019•32 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast We're trying to hit $500/episode by March 24th to make the show more sustainable for everyone involved. And we've added some cool new rewards to do it! Please help us spread the word, or consider pledging if you're able. Thank you as always for listening, and we will see you on March 24 for the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 5!
Mar 03, 2019•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast First! The announcement you've all been waiting for! Release dates for our next chapter. THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD Book 2 - Myth Made Flesh Chapter 5 - "An Impregnable Missive" Part 1 - March 24, 2019 Part 2 - April 7, 2019 Part 3 - April 21, 2019 Part 4 - May 5, 2019 We can't wait for you to hear what we've been cooking up. Next, we're conducting an audience survey to get a sense of your likes and dislikes, and to see where we can grow and improve the show. Your participation would be tremendous...
Jan 16, 2019•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's bonus content is a conversation that Zach and Christian had with Amanda McLoughlin, Julia Schifini, and Eric Silver of Multitude fame. We talked about the role that storytelling plays in society and how that intersects with roleplaying and self-conception. We're also pleased to announce that we'll be in production for our next chapter November through early December. We'll be announcing official release dates once we're a little ways into post-production, but hopefully early 2019.
Oct 21, 2018•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here's the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream for Book 2 Chapter 4. It's been lightly edited for length and clarity, but you can still watch the full video stream on YouTube. Some shout-outs and announcements: Thanks to our Week 1 fundraiser on Maddy Groves, we were able to donate over $60 to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES)! Thank you to everyone who bought the song! You can catch our own Shannon Harris (Ren, Nia's mom, writer) in LUKE CAGE (!!!) Seaso...
Jul 01, 2018•2 hr 32 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In the heart-stopping conclusion of Chapter 4, Regan and Ren navigate some treacherous waters. (That's literal and metaphorical, you see.) Meanwhile, General Traft makes some new friends. And Ry'y lo-Th'yyt catches a lucky break. Will she finally do some outmaneuvering of her own? The script for this episode can be downloaded here. And, since this is the final episode of this Chapter, it is time once again to #AskTOAFN! Got a question you'd like to hear answered on our video livestream? DM us on...
Jun 17, 2018•28 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast The Party is in for yet another of their many culture shocks as they make their way aboard Ren's notorious Red Reaver (except for Regan of course). Billy questions his role in the group, and Arlene levels up the vital bardic skill "read the damn room." Meanwhile, Bryce Riverfell proves far less cooperative than Ry'y lo-Th'yyt expected. And new pressures threaten the delicate agreement between Regan and Ren. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. The thrilling conclusion of this chap...
Jun 03, 2018•30 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Regan negotiates with Ren to get her crew to Armstrungard. Jethro the Woodsman explains more of his unusual beliefs to General Traft. General Riverfell has his evening plans disrupted. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Part 3 of this Chapter will be released on June 3. We hope we'll see you then!
May 20, 2018•28 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back, dear ones! In the premiere of Chapter 4, our party must reap what they have sown aboard the Otto Olafsson's merchant vessel. (Hint: It's pirates.) Meanwhile, the High Council of the White Forest has some questions for Ry'y lo-Th'yyt. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Part Two of this Chapter will be released on May 20. We hope you'll join us then! CONTENT NOTES below. CONTENT NOTES: From 1:40-1:48 there are some vomit noises. From 5:35-6:21 (on script pg. 5) a sur...
May 06, 2018•24 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Some scheduling announcements for our upcoming episodes. Book 2 Chapter 4 premieres on May 6, 2018. We'll see you then!
Apr 08, 2018•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's bonus content is the cleaned up audio from our last end-of-chapter livestream (along with the Chapter 3 blooper reel). You can watch the video of this conversation here. Podcast Shout-Out's this episode: Greg: Til Death Do Us Blart, Worst Idea Of All Time Ian: Pod Save America, Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People Christian: Left Trigger Right Trigger, The Bright Sessions, Wolf 359, Join the Party, What's The Frequency?, Audio Drama Production Podcast, Métis in Space Zach: Nerds On A ...
Dec 19, 2017•2 hr 30 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast While Nia has a brief run-in with her past, Billy procures passage for the Party. But their new accommodations leave much to be desired for our heroes' purposes. Meanwhile, Traft's abductor reveals some explosive secrets about the recent past of Iorden. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Thus concludes this Chapter of our tale. We'll be taking a short production break for the holidays, but will announce Chapter 4 release dates as soon as we have them. In the meantime though, it ...
Nov 19, 2017•29 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast With the Knights of the Wood hot on their trail, our newly reunited heroes must think quickly to make good their escape from Freehold. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor is finally forced to confront the responsibilities of the title he now claims. And a wounded Ry'y lo-Th'yyt encounters yet another obstacle in pursuit of her quarry. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Chapter 3 will conclude on November 19. We hope to see you then!
Nov 05, 2017•26 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Strange and unnatural circumstances abound at Redmoor-occupied Castle Guernatal. The downtrodden General Traft finds shelter from a storm. But what manner of shelter is it? The prodigal Elf, and Knight, and Lady, and Handmaiden return to the side of their Queen. But there's little time for warm reunions. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. As we've mentioned before, we are thrilled to be nominees in this year's Audio Verse Awards, alongside literally dozens of shows we love and a...
Oct 22, 2017•27 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast An inebriated and ill-prepared Yllowyyn finds himself with two lives in his hands. No matter what he does, his decision is likely to echo loudly and far. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. We'd like to take this opportunity to thank whatever kind souls saw fit to nominate us for the 2017 Audio Verse Awards. Thank you so much, and please stay tuned for details on when/where to vote. Part 2 of this chapter will be released on October 22. We hope to see you then! CONTENT NOTES belo...
Oct 08, 2017•25 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast 
