The Once And Future Nerd

Today’s bonus content is the #AskTOAFN listener Q&A for Book 2, Chapter 9. Christian, Dan, Anya and Greg answer a few questions related to the chapter…and then mostly relitigate Tumblr’s �...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2023/07/09/ask-the-once-and-future-nerd-for-bk-2-ch-9/

In the conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 9, Billy does what Billy does best – be a huge pain in the ass – and reshapes the power balance of Pacific Ridge. And just in time for the arrival of a ve...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2023/05/28/a-handful-of-bodyguard-pt-5/

Regan becomes increasingly entangled in the affairs of Pacific Ridge, while the Party puts their plan into motion. Yllodyk may have found an ally, but she has some explaining to do first. CREDITS...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2023/04/30/a-handful-of-bodyguards-pt-4/

Yllodyk reckons with the aftershock from her parents’ untimely deaths. Under the Black Mountains, Mag Uidhir and the Dragon make good on their bargain. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHR...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2023/03/26/a-handful-of-bodyguards-pt-3/

Old rivalries flare in Pacific Ridge. Nelson finds a kindred spirit. Regan folds some new allies into the Party’s plan. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2023/02/26/a-handful-of-bodyguards-pt-2/

Upon arriving in the West, the Party encounters challenges they never anticipated. But after learning more about their new locale, a plan takes shape. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRIST...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2023/01/29/a-handful-of-bodyguards-pt-1/

For today’s bonus content, Anya Gibian, Zach Glass, Ian Harkins, and Christian Kelley-Madera recorded a commentary track for Book 1 Chapter 5, “The Worthiest Knight,” originally released ba...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/12/11/commentary-for-the-worthiest-knight/

Today’s bonus content is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream from October 14. Zach and Christian discussed their favorite parts of the chapter and answered listener questions. ANNOUNCEMEN...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/10/30/ask-the-once-and-future-nerd-for-bk-2-ch-8/

Welcome back for another pair of TOAFN Minisodes! Dear Uncle Written by O. CarcientePerformed by Paul Notice as Antonin MooncrestEdited, mixed, and sound design by Tristan Stone A Good Night’s ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/10/16/minisodes-007-008/

Arlene, Gwen, Mildred, and Ben make shore at their new home. The worst possible people meet each other. Tragedy befalls the house of Ba’at lo-Yl and Wyyn lo-Dyk. CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Direc...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/09/25/a-change-of-scenery-pt-4/

Billy’s attempts to support Nelson emotionally go about as well as you would expect. But, hey, he’s trying. Mag Uidhir brokers an accord. Two very different societies decide how to allocate r...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/08/28/a-change-of-scenery-pt-3/

Mag Uidhir begins parlay with an awesome and terrible bargaining partner. When the Party seeks shelter from a blizzard, Nelson tries making sense of his recent conversations with Nia. Our next ep...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/07/31/a-change-of-scenery-pt-2/

In the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 8, the newly divided Party begins its risky journey over the Black Mountains. Elsewhere, A servant is ailing. Maeve Bailey recounts the reports of her sisters. A...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/06/26/a-change-of-scenery-pt-1/

Award-winning scripted Fantasy Adventure podcast THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is looking to cast a recurring character. The Character is a man in his 50s or 60s, trying to live a quiet life after man...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/06/03/casting-notice-3/

Today’s bonus content is the audio from our #AskTOAFN livestream from May 7. Zach and Christian were joined by Garrett Armyn (Brennen) to discuss what happened in Book 2 Chapter 7 and what migh...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/05/29/ask-the-once-and-future-nerd-for-bk-2-ch-7/

Got a quick feed drop today to tell you about the DECOLONIZE & DISCOVER FESTIVAL. You might remember friend of the show JourNee LaFond – Zach interviewed them and their spouse Steven back in 20...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/05/22/feed-drop-decolonize-discover-festival/

We’re back with some scripted minisodes today, for this between-chapters month. “On The Origin Of A Song”by Paul Notice and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Paul Notice – MatronsonM...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/05/15/minisodes-005-006/

In the conclusion to Chapter 7, Nelson and Nia discuss dreams, Jen and Regan reconcile, and the party must make some goodbyes. Chapter 8 will premiere on June 26, 2022. In the meantime, there wil...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/04/24/whats-close-to-you-pt-4/

In this episode, the team must make some decisions regarding their future plans. Regan must come to face the consequences of her actions. And Nia reconnects with her mother. Our next episode will...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/03/27/whats-close-to-you-pt-3/

Antonin Mooncrest, after taking over as rightful Regent of Guernatal, wins over his new subjects. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor, the recently-removed regent of the same…does the opposite. West of th...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/02/27/whats-close-to-you-pt-2/

After successfully pulling off a heist to save Nia’s family from Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, the party attempts to make their getaway. Complications arise, and loose ends are tied…but at what cost? O...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/01/30/whats-close-to-you-pt-1/

We are thrilled to announce that THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is returning on January 30, 2022! A few other important scheduling notes: The full transcript of this conversation can be found here. Tha...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2022/01/09/toafn-returns-on-jan-30/

UPDATE: This role has been filled! Thank you to everyone who auditioned or helped spread the word! Award-winning scripted Fantasy Adventure podcast THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is looking to cast a r...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2021/05/16/casting-notice-2/

Award-winning scripted Fantasy Adventure podcast THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is looking to cast a major recurring role. The Character (late 20’s/early 30s, female) is a very erudite mage with a st...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2021/03/12/casting-notice/

(WE WANT TO PAY YOU TO WRITE FOR US.) THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is seeking freelance writers to pitch and write minisodes (~5 minute audio drama vignettes) set within the High Fantasy world of our...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/12/23/attention-fantasy-writers/

Today, a conversation with Paul Notice (Nelson, Antonin Mooncrest, Ensemble) about WILLOW, an Afrofuturist, Womanist, Anti-Capitalist horror film that he’s currently raising money for. If you w...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/12/13/paul-is-crowdfunding-a-feature-film/

Today’s bonus content is a showcase featuring HARLEM QUEEN by Yhane Smith. If you like what you hear, you can listen to HARLEM QUEEN on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher, and follow the sho...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/10/04/showcase-harlem-queen-yhane-smith/

A few of our buds from around the Audio Fiction world have created a limited-run Audio Comedy Series for charity. They’ll be putting episodes out this coming week to raise money for Lovin’ Sp...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/09/20/mars-best-brisket/

We’re back, with another batch of scripted minisodes! “The Lullaby”by Anya GibianPerformed by:Julie Reed – JenAnya Gibian – Arlene(Script) “Straight From The Underground”by Christia...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/08/30/minisodes-003-004/

This week’s bonus content is another in our showcase series. Today we’re featuring WITCHEVER PATH by Steven & JourNee LaFond. It’s an audio drama anthology series where audience interaction...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/08/16/showcase-witchever-path-steven-jas-lafond/

We are so excited to present to you our first batch of scripted minisodes! “26 Maple Dr”by Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Frank Queris – BillyJulie Reed – Jen(Script) “A Going A...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/07/26/minisodes-001-002/

We are very happy to announce that new scripted content is coming your way on July 26! That’s next week! You’re gonna hear two “minisodes,” that is short vignettes that are canonical to o...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/07/19/minisodes-announce/

Today’s bonus content is the next in our Showcase series, this time featuring Gabriel Alvarez and his space opera STARCALLED. If you like what you hear, you can visit starcalled.space for more....

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/07/12/showcase-starcalled-gabriel-alvarez/

Today’s show is the first in a series of Bonus episodes where we’ll highlight the work of another creator in the audio drama/audio fiction space through a brief interview and by playing a sel...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/06/28/showcase-janus-descending-jordan-cobb/

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 – “Monster...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/06/14/commentary-for-monsters/

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...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/05/31/hierarchies-anarchism-margaret-killjoy/

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, a...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2020/04/05/an-update-for-april-2020/

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 t...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/12/08/interview-w-liz-kerin/

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 watc...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/11/24/ask-toafn-b2c6/

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 ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/11/10/ends-of-the-world/

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 conclu...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/11/03/one-for-the-team-pt-4/

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...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/10/20/one-for-the-team-pt-3/

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 t...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/10/06/one-for-the-team-pt-2/

Hi all! Nominations are open until September 30th for the 2019 Audio Verse Awards. THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD, Book 2 Chapter 5 – “An Impregnable Missive” is eligible as an Audio Play Product...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/09/25/for-your-audio-verse-consideration/

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 N...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/09/22/one-for-the-team-pt-1/

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” Also, FYI – we’re going to be changing ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/08/25/chapter-6-release-dates/

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...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/05/30/ask-toafn-b2c5/

Please join us on Sunday, May 19 at 3:30 PM EDT for a live Q&A stream! We’ll be live on YouTube taking listener questions and discussing the events of Chapter 5. The live video feed is embedded...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/05/13/asktoafn-for-chapter-5-sunday-may-19-330pm-edt/

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 fort...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/05/05/an-impregnable-missive-pt-4/

We hope you’ll join us in welcoming the newest members of our cast, Riley and April! They’ll be playing brand new characters that we’re very excited for you to meet in “An Impregnable Mis...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/04/28/please-welcome-our-newest-cast-members/

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. Ma...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/04/21/an-impregnable-missive-pt-3/

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.

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/04/07/an-impregnable-missive-pt-2/

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 ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/03/24/an-impregnable-missive-pt-1/

With our next episode only a few days away(!!!), we wanted to take the opportunity to publicly welcome the newest members of our post-production team: Editors – Beth Crane of Battlebird Produc...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/03/20/shout-out-to-our-new-sound-crew/

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 cons...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/03/03/help-us-reach-our-new-goal/

Hi all! As you may know, The Once And Future Nerd could not happen without the support of our Patrons on Patreon. For example, thanks to our Patrons, we are able to record in a top-notch studio a...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/02/18/new-patreon-stretch-goal-and-tiers/

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 �...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/01/16/chapter-5-release-dates-and-other-announcements/

Hey, you! Yes – you! We have a favor to ask. 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. If you’d partic...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/01/15/wont-you-please-tell-us-about-yourselves/

Hey everyone! We are so happy to announce that THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD will be at PodCon this coming weekend, Jan. 19-20 in Seattle! Come say hi to co-creators Zach Glass and Christian Kelley-Ma...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2019/01/14/toafn-will-be-at-podcon/

UPDATE: These roles have been cast. Thanks to everyone who submitted or helped share the casting call! Award-winning scripted Fantasy Adventure podcast THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is looking to cast...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/11/08/casting-call/

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 i...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/10/21/what-we-do-when-we-tell-stories-with-amanda-julia-and-eric-of-multitude/

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...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/07/01/ask-the-once-and-future-nerd-for-bk-2-ch-4/

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 R...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/06/17/ive-been-working-on-the-whale-road-pt-4/

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 Ar...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/06/03/ive-been-working-on-the-whale-road-pt-3/

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...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/05/20/ive-been-working-on-the-whale-road-pt-2/

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...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/05/06/ive-been-working-on-the-whale-road-pt-1/

Some scheduling announcements for our upcoming episodes. Book 2 Chapter 4 premieres on May 6, 2018. We’ll see you then!

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/04/08/2018-scheduling-announcement/

We are sorry to have kept you all waiting for so long, but at long last we are thrilled to announce release dates for Book 2, Chapter 4! THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD Book 2 – Myth Made Flesh Chapte...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2018/04/02/chapter-4-release-dates/

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-O...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/12/19/ask-the-once-and-future-nerd-for-bk-2-ch-3/

Encouraging news, for now.

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/12/14/update-to-the-patreon-fee-situation/

Like many podcasters, we are not happy with the changes recently announced by Patreon and hope they’ll reconsider. Hit this link for our full statement to our current (and potential future) pa...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/12/08/about-those-new-patreon-fees/

Hey everyone! The video is up for yesterday’s #AskTOAFN livestream. The cleaned up audio + blooper reel will be dropping in our podcast feed in the very near future, so be sure to stay subscrib...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/12/04/asktoafn-for-b2c3/

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 r...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/11/19/bridges-pt-4/

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 r...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/11/05/bridges-pt-3/

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 ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/10/22/bridges-pt-2/

Hi everyone! We’re honored and humbled to have been nominated for the following Audio Verse Awards: Best Ongoing, Long-Form, Large Cast, Dramatic Production Best Writing (Rhiannon Angell, Zach...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/10/11/were-nominees-for-the-2017-audio-verse-awards/

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 downlo...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/10/08/bridges-pt-1/

Hi all! We know you’ve been patiently awaiting more TOAFN, and we are happy to announce release dates for Book 2, Chapter 3. THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD Book 2 – Myth Made Flesh Chapter 3 – �...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/09/26/chapter-3-release-dates/

Today’s bonus content is an interview with the one and only Zach Valenti, star and co-producer of Wolf 359 (among many other things), who took on a cameo role as Merril in our last few episode...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/08/20/interview-with-zach-valenti/

This episode is the audio from our latest #AskTOAFN, which we did as livestream. It’s been cleaned up a little and lightly edited. And you can always watch the original, unedited and with the v...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/08/06/ask-the-once-and-future-nerd-for-bk-2-ch-2/

Today’s bonus content is an interview with Tal M. Klein. His sci-fi novel THE PUNCH ESCROW – the film rights to which have already been purchased by Lionsgate -is available now, and he’s ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/07/30/interview-with-tal-m-klein/

We’ve hit our reach goal on Patreon! That means our next #AskTOAFN episode will be a live video hangout. It’s going to go live at 8pm Eastern on Tuesday, August 1. Video will be embedded in t...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/07/25/link-for-our-upcoming-livestream/

In the harrowing conclusion of Chapter 2, Gwen shares what she’s learned with Brennen and Bryce. And Arlene has some very difficult questions to answer. The script for this episode can be downl...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/07/23/what-used-to-be-enough-pt-5/

Having had some time to cool off, some of our party takes steps towards reconciling. But Brennen is still struggling, and seeks the guidance of Bryce Riverfell, before the two are interrupted by ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/07/09/what-used-to-be-enough-pt-4/

Having been all but kicked out of his parents’ house, Yllowyyn finds several unlikely allies and adversaries in his familial conflicts. Meanwhile, the Kids consider how to make the best of the ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/06/25/what-used-to-be-enough-pt-3/

Billy, Nelson, and Nia attempt to parse Regan’s revelations through the varied lenses of their unique lives. Meanwhile, Regan reacts very poorly to needing to be cared for. And Yllowyyn returns...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/06/11/what-used-to-be-enough-pt-2/

Hey everyone! Wanted to let you all know that we’ve added our first reach goal to the show’s Patreon page. Once we reach $250/episode, we will be breaking even! That is to say that, though o...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/06/05/new-patreon-goal/

As the shockwaves of Regan’s revelations ripple through the party, Yllowyyn feels less welcome than ever. Ry’y lo-Th’yyt discovers a loose thread in urgent need of snipping. And Brennen is ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/05/28/what-used-to-be-enough-pt-1/

Thank you so much to everyone who wrote in for our first #AskTOAFN of Book 2! We answered as many questions as we could. If yours didn’t get answered, we hope you’ll try again next time. And...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/05/07/asktoafn_b2c1/

In between Books 1 & 2, we at The Once And Future Nerd had to bid a fond farewell to the wonderful actor Lily Drexler and the brilliant sound designer Sandra Ramirez, whose promising careers too...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/05/03/meet-our-new-cast-crew-members/

It’s the dramatic conclusion of Book 2, Chapter 1. At the Horse’s Head Inn, Arlene and Gwen Anna and Gayle reluctantly make plans regarding their newfound ward. In an ice cave in the south s...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/04/23/a-cruel-and-sullied-world-pt-4/

TL;DR – Send us TOAFN questions using #AskTOAFN between April 23 and  April 28 for a chance to have your question answered on air and/or to win a free book! Wanted to let everyone know that we...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/04/21/well-be-answering-your-questions-on-air/

Wanted to let everyone know that we have decided to make all of our script PDFs publicly available. If you are able, we still recommend audio as the ideal format for enjoying TOAFN. But, we know ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/04/10/all-scripts-now-publicly-available/

As the Kids discuss Nia’s advice and how to proceed with it, Yllowyyn discovers Brennen’s ruse and confronts Nia. Things get a bit spooky back at Castle Guernatal. But all disagreements withi...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/04/09/a-cruel-and-sullied-world-pt-3/

We return to the camp outside Freehold, shortly after Regan’s clandestine departure. Jen and Nelson receive stark prospects for their futures from a newly candid Nia, who also speculates about ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/03/26/a-cruel-and-sullied-world-pt-2/

Dear Listeners, we are extremely pleased to present to you the first episode of Book 2, MYTH MADE FLESH. After the disturbing events that concluded our previous book, Regan finds herself in a lit...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/03/12/a-cruel-and-sullied-world-pt-1/

Today, we bring you yet another podcast pilot from within the TOAFN family. Greg Schulz (plays Yllowyyn) is one of the minds behind  LEFT TRIGGER RIGHT TRIGGER. It’s a book club…for video ga...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/03/05/left-trigger-right-trigger-pilot/

We are extremely pleased to announce official release dates for our next episodes (!!!) THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD Book 2 – Myth Made Flesh Chapter 1 – “A Cruel And Sullied World” Part 1 �...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/02/12/book-2-release-date-announcement/

TL;DR – If you buy Arlene’s song on Friday, Feb. 3 2017, all of your money will be donated to the ACLU.  In light of recent events, Bandcamp has pledged to donate the entirety of their share...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/02/02/singer-sister-aclu/

Today’s bonus content is the pilot episode of a new side project from our editor, Josh. It’s a D&D podcast called Taking Initiative. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did, but any feedback ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/01/29/taking-initiative-pilot/

Today we wanted to let you all know about Paul Notice (Nelson, Antonin, Smith) and his project The Notice Blog. The Notice Blog “creates work that engages, informs, and represents the world�...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/01/22/the-notice-blog-kickstarter/

For today’s bonus content, Christian interviewed Stephanie Cooke of Rogue’s Portal about her latest project, a live audio drama called THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HELL. The conversation touch...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2017/01/08/interview-with-stephanie-cooke/

Dear Fans, We’re sorry this didn’t come out sooner. We wanted to get as many of our voices on tape as possible.  Full text of the statement is below: The Once And Future Nerd is an organizat...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2016/11/20/a-statement-regarding-recent-events/

For this week’s bonus content we sat down for a chat with Justin Sloan, a prodigious Fantasy writer who has worked on and published several original novels, written for video games including Te...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2016/09/05/justin-sloan-plus-engagement-therapy/

Remember the song that Arlene sang to Gwen back in Chapter 6 and again in Chapter 9? We know at least some of you do, because you wrote in to tell us how much you loved it, and to ask whether it ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2016/07/17/singing-sister-single/

We’re really excited to announce that the Special Edition of The Once And Future Nerd Book 1, is now available through Audiobooks on Tape. (They make these really cool USB flash drives that l...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2016/07/03/book-1-special-edition/

Hey everyone! We wanted to bring your attention to an interesting new SciFi audiodrama podcast called You Are Here (full disclosure: this blog post is a perk of supporting us on Patreon. A close ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2016/06/26/cool-new-addition-to-the-community/

Cool little tidbit to share with you all. Fantasy Cartographer and author in her own right D.N. Frost has created a high quality map of Iorden. we’ve worked closely with her over the past few ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2016/06/17/a-shiny-new-map/

Hey guys! A lot of you have been writing in to say how much you miss the show and wondering when it’s coming back – and it’s really great to hear from you and to know we’re missed! The sh...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2016/02/22/update/

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/12/14/cooking-up-something/

Thanks so much to everyone who voted in Round 1 of the 2015 AudioVerse Awards. Thanks to you, we are now FINALISTS in EVERY CATEGORY for which we were eligible. Best Original Composition in an Or...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/11/01/were-finalists-in-the-2015-audioverse-awards/

We are so happy to announce a new T Shirt design available in our merch store. Presenting #NOTALLNECROMANCERS! This shirt features the hashtag across the front of the shirt. The back of the shirt...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/10/20/new-shirt-design-notallnecromancers/

We’re so pleased to be nominated for the 2015 AudioVerse Awards amongst an extremely wide and formidable field of contenders. We’re up for: Best Original Composition in an Original, Short-Fo...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/10/08/2015-audioverse-nominees/

Our friends at Two Grey Dogs Designs are an awesome Etsy shop, where they hand-dye yarn for knitting, and hand-craft jewelry to match. They’ve been making some yarns inspired by our show, you m...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/09/25/new-toafn-inspired-yarn-official-partnership-with-two-grey-dogs-designs/

CONTENT NOTE: The violence in this episode gets particularly graphic. Listen with care. The First Book of our Tale comes to its bloody close at the Battle of Freehold. Our deepest thanks go out t...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/09/16/book-1-finale-the-evening-redness-in-the-west-pt-4/

Very sorry, the conclusion of book four will be released late; we’ll have it up as soon as it’s ready. It’s a very complicated episode and we wanted to make sure it sounds right. Also, we h...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/09/06/sorry-for-the-delay/

The finale of book one is fast approaching! But fear not, we’ve got some exciting promotions to carry you all through these next few weeks. #1) FREE FULL-CHAPTER DOWNLOADS! Between now and Sept...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/08/16/promo_2015_announcement/

In this, the penultimate episode of Book 1, Julius Mooncrest mourns his nephew Antonin. But all is not what it seems with the young lord’s apparent demise. Meanwhile, at the Horse’s Head Inn,...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/08/16/the-evening-redness-in-the-west-pt-3/

For today’s bonus content, Christian (director, co-creator), Zach (co-writer, co-producer), Anya (Regan, Arlene, various female),  Ian (Narrator, various male), Dan (Ardel, Traft, various male...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/08/14/audio-bonus-content-8-book-1-roundtable/

As we mentioned before, we are honored to nominees for Best Podcast in the 2015 Geekie Awards. Well, the Awards are now open to a PUBLIC VOTE to determine who gets to take home a statue. If you ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/08/10/voting-is-open-for-the-geekie-awards/

As they wait for the rendezvous with Ry’y lo-Th’yyt (and hopefully the fulfillment of her promise of assisatnce), Nia and Regan consider the wages of their struggles so far. But far away, in ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/08/02/the-evening-redness-in-the-west-pt-2/

In this, the premiere of Book 1’s final chapter, Generals Riverfell and Traft make one last doomed attempt to reach terms before the Battle of Freehold begins in earnest. The fate of the Human...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/07/19/the-evening-redness-in-the-west-pt-1/

The judges for the Geekie Awards have chosen us as nominees. Info for how to vote to follow in August, but we just wanted to share the good news with our fans!

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/07/17/honored-to-be-geekie-awards-nominees/

In this, the final episode of Chapter 9, Jen must confront a man from her past she was not expecting to see. Iorden’s civil war arrives on Bryce Riverfell’s doorstep whether he and his charge...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/06/21/darkness-on-the-edge-of-town-pt-5/

The conflict between Antonin Mooncrest and Ardel Redmoor comes to bloodshed. Who will survive? Meanwhile, Arlene struggles to adapt to a working woman’s life; her inexperience threatens to lea...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/06/07/darkness-on-the-edge-of-town-pt-4/

CONTENT NOTE: This episode depicts a physically and emotionally abusive domestic situation from the beginning until the 4:15 timestamp. Please use your discretion in listening. In Billy’s visio...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/05/24/darkness-on-the-edge-of-town-pt-3/

Well, maybe not ONLY you, but we would love the input of our fans. It’s Parsec Award season, and we are honored to be nominated. But that leaves us with the daunting text of selecting 6 segment...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/05/21/only-you-can-help-us-with-our-parsec-award-submission/

As Bryce Riverfell’s medics tend to our children in the infirmary at Freehold, the poison they ingested produces striking visions in their minds. In this episode, Nelson struggles with doubt o...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/05/10/darkness-on-the-edge-of-town-pt-2/

In the premiere of our ninth chapter, Billy and Jen push each other to acknowledge their true feelings about being in Iorden, but they are interrupted by the Templars of Discord, and quickly succ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/04/26/darkness-on-the-edge-of-town-pt-1/

In January 2014, Christian wrote a story for a fantasy writing subreddit writing challenge. The challenge was to write “a funny story where magic goes horribly wrong”.  The result was Renaul...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/04/22/in-case-you-missed-it-some-bonus-background-on-renault-and-nia/

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever Fan Q&A. That’s @Anarchaelogist on Twitter, Rena and /u/screwbuharvard2 on Reddit, and Logan Waterman on Facebook. If you want to...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/04/12/audio-bonus-content-7-fan-qa/

Nia and her companions are attacked by Renault D’Esprit, the “nice” necromancer. Will any escape the Cairn of Evil Untold with their lives? Or their souls? Will Renault ever shut his stupid...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/03/29/evil-untold-pt-5/

Dear Viewers, I’m sure you have some questions about the show. And we would like to answer them, on-air, in an upcoming bonus episode. But we can only do that if we have enough awesome question...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/03/26/limited-time-only-open-qa/

Brennen, Yllowyyn, Nia, and Regan venture into the ancient burial mound known as the Cairn of Evil Untold to retrieve an artifact for the Knights of the Wood. It goes…about as well as you’d e...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/03/15/evil-untold-pt-4/

Alone in the Horse’s Head Inn, the Kids try to pry some information out of some out-of-place college students. But, as always, danger is just around the corner. Meanwhile, Antonin Mooncrest is...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/03/01/evil-untold-pt-3/

Convinced that Ardel Redmoor has harmed his new bride, Arlene, Antonin Mooncrest wants to retaliate against Ardel immediately; his Uncle Julius advises caution though. But Arlene and Gwen are, in...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/02/15/evil-untold-pt-2/

Welcome back to The Once And Future Nerd! In this week’s episode – the premiere of Chapter 8 – Regan makes her fateful decision about what to tell the Th’ar lo-Hyyl, the Kids get to bett...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/02/01/evil-untold-pt-1/

Hello Dear Viewers! Please be advised that over the course of this week our podcast files will be undergoing some server migration which may result in download issues. We’re sorry for any incon...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/01/21/server-migration/

This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (1/22, 1/23, 1/24), Anya (Regan, Arlene) is going to be performing in an episodic short play competition at The Flea Theater in TriBeCa. Anya will be in two of...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/01/19/serials-at-the-flea/

For today’s bonus content, Zach and Christian talk with Dan Dobransky (Ardel, Traft, others) about villains and their role in a story. You can check out more of Dan’s work in the webseries CL...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/01/18/audio-bonus-content-6-interview-with-dan-dobranksy/

Big shout-outs to D.E. Medus of Meduspod, and longtime fan Nathan O., who have won our holiday promotion raffle. They’ll be getting an autographed production script, and some free TOAFN merchan...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/01/13/congrats-to-our-raffle-winners/

For today’s bonus content, Zach and Christian talk to cast member Greg Schulz (Yllowyyn, others) about the story so far and his experiences being the newest cast member. Did you know that we n...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/01/04/audio-bonus-content-5-interview-with-greg-schulz/

That’s it everyone. Our holiday promotion is now concluded. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped spread the word! We’ve notified everyone who we believe to have put in a raffle e...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/01/01/thanks-for-participating-in-our-holiday-promotion/

Christian spoke to the Audio Drama Production Podcast (excellent show, just what it says on the tin) about writing Audiodrama and what we can learn from TV. Check it out here.

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2015/01/01/christian-on-the-audio-drama-production-podcast/

Update: The holiday bonus period is now closed. Check here for more info. From everyone at TOAFN, we’d like to wish you a happy holidays and beginning of 2015!  We’ve got two big announcemen...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/12/24/happy-toafn-holidays/

UPDATE: All issues seem to be resolved at present. Please contact us if you have any further difficulties. We’re aware that some of you may be having issues downloading episodes from our Chap...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/12/21/download-issues/

THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is honored to have won “Best Ongoing Original Long-form Production of the Year” in the 2014 AudioVerse awards! And a big congrats to Paul Notice for winning “Best A...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/12/17/2014-audioverse-awards-winners/

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains a retelling of sexual abuse, which may be disturbing to some listeners, between timestamps 8:17 – 9:18. Please use your judgment in listening. Faced with th...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/12/14/the-last-douchey-domicile-pt-4/

Arlene Redmoor’s wedding finally arrives in this episode! Arlene is wed to Antonin Mooncrest, and what follows is a party that will not soon be forgotten by any involved. Meanwhile, in the Whit...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/11/23/the-last-douchey-domicile-pt-3/

As we mentioned before, we are finalists in several categories of the AudioVerse Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted in the semifinal round, we hope you’ll consider giving us your vote agai...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/11/20/audioverse-final-round-voting/

We are extremely proud to announced that, among extremely worthy competition, we have become finalists in every category of the AudioVerse Awards for which we were eligible: Best Ongoing Origina...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/11/19/were-audioverse-awards-finalists/

Good news everyone! Have you ever wished there was somewhere on the internet where you could discuss the happenings in Iorden with other TOAFN fans?  Maybe you haven’t, but we have.  We’ve ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/11/17/we-are-now-on-reddit/

Just a reminder for all you dear viewers that voting for the first round of the 2014 AudioVerse Awards closes on November 17! THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD is nominated in several categories so we ho...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/11/10/audio-announcement-2014-audioverse-awards/

CONTENT NOTE: The first scene of this episode depicts some graphic violence. Use your discretion in listening.   Brennen and Jen are treated by the best Elven doctors, whose behavior just seems ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/11/09/the-last-douchey-domicile-pt-2/

Exciting news (and a request)! THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD and its cast & crew have been nominated for several Audioverse awards – given for excellence in free audiodrama – across several catego...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/11/03/audioverse-awards/

With Brennen and Jen in desperate need of medical attention, the party arrives at the White Forest – the sacred sanctuary of Iorden’s Elves – in great haste. But the barriers to entry prove...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/10/26/the-last-douchey-domicile-pt-1/

The Sonic Society, an extremely well-regarded and respected showcase of modern audiodrama has featured us on their latest episode, and we’re eternally grateful.

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/10/14/were-honored-to-have-been-featured-on-the-sonic-society/

September 21st marked one year since we began releasing episodes! So we sat down with most of our current cast to talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Special thanks to Silver A...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/10/14/anniversary-special-2014/

CONTENT NOTE: This episode portrays the aftermath of bodily mutilation from timestamp 16:18 – 17:40,  and again from 21:25 – 21:45. Please use your own discretion in listening to these scene...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/09/28/the-singing-sister-pt-4/

As of today, we have accumulated 10,000 total downloads. To celebrate this milestone, and to thank all of you dear viewers for your support and listenership, we’re re-releasing the entirety of ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/09/17/10000-downloads/

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains a portrayal of a rape survivor being forced to confront her attacker from time-stamp 1:00-6:35, as well a portrayal of bodily mutilation from time-stamp 18:3...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/09/14/the-singing-sister-pt-3/

Paul (our Nelson) wrote and directed a short film and its first teaser trailer is out! About a young man preparing for a meeting with a stranger that will cost him his life or his soul, “You Ca...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/09/13/youcantdiehereteaser/

On the road to the White Forest, Sir Brennen tells stories to keep himself awake and the party entertained. We learn of his childhood, the first time he had met King Gunther Guernatal (then only ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/08/31/the-singing-sister-pt-2/

Welcome back to TOAFN!  We are proud to present the first installment of Chapter 6, The Singing Sister. The party sets off from Armstrungard. Their destination is The White Forest, home of the e...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/08/17/the-singing-sister-pt-1/

In the thrilling conclusion to Chapter 5, the brutal Sir Frieshelm catches up with our party. A shame, really, as Jen was nearly ready to process her recent acts of violence, and Nia was on the v...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/07/20/the-worthiest-knight-pt-4/

In this installment, Brennen and Regan continue to seek out the remainder of the party. Meanwhile, we learn more of what actually has transpired with Billy, Jen, Nelson, and Nia in the inn outsid...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/07/06/the-worthiest-knight-pt-3-2/

We’ve posted our first official trailer! If you’re enjoying the show, perhaps you’d be so kind as to help us spread the word? Artwork courtesy of John Flanagan, map by Christian Madera.

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/07/05/trailer001/

Brennen and Regan track the children’s path through Armstrungard. Mishap to mishap, they postulate on what had happened as they follow the trail…and occasionally even guess at something rese...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/06/22/the-worthiest-knight-pt-2/

Welcome back to The Once And Future Nerd! In this episode, Queen Regan and Brennen return to Armstrungard to rendezvous with Yllowyyn and the children. Upon reaching the city, they find that all...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/06/08/the-worthiest-knight-pt-1/

Our Director/Co-Creator Christian is today’s Fantasy Writer of the Day on the r/Fantasy subreddit, and is doing an AMA all day. So head over there if you have a question for him!

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/06/02/christian-is-todays-rfantasy-writer-of-the-day/

This week’s bonus content is written by Ian Harkins. For today’s bonus content, we are pleased to present an exclusive interview with wood sprite Ian Harkins, narrator of The Once and Future...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/05/25/audio-bonus-content-2-interview-with-ian-harkins/

The unbelievable conclusion to Chapter 4! Brennen and Regan make their escape from the dungeons of Castle Guernatal. Once free, they discuss the consequences of their escape, and the Monsters of...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/05/11/monsters-pt-5/

Kate Onyett, writing for the Feminist, Queer, Eco, and Multicultural Speculative Fiction magazine THE FUTURE FIRE, gave us an extremely thoughtful and clearly honest review. You should check it ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/05/05/our-most-in-depth-review-yet/

Co-creators Zach and Christian were interviewed by Michael DeAngelo for his interactive Fantasy blog Tellest. The blog is an excellent resource for genre writers, and interviewing with Mike was a...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/04/30/check-out-our-interview-on-tellest/

In this action-packed installment, Regan and Brennen return to Castle Guernatal, only to discover the harsh reality of the Redmoor coup.  Brennen confronts Ardel Redmoor, before being reunited w...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/04/27/monsters-pt-4/

Hoping to unlock the mystery of Brennen’s dreams? We’ve added this page to the Plot section, to keep all available information on these enigmatic dreams in one place. Will you solve the mys...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/04/18/dreams-page-added/

“So please, go out and write some mythology. Write some mythology that thinks hard about the vulnerable and marginalized, instead of fetishizing the power structures that marginalized them in t...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/04/13/article-on-mythic-scribes/

Our story now turns to General Traft, the half-Orc commander of the rebel army. Traft attempts to gain a tactical advantage by recruiting an unlikely ally to his cause. In the process, Traft disc...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/04/13/monsters-pt-3/

Greetings, Dear Viewers! We’re very excited to announce that our Patreon page is now live. Patreon is a crowd-funding service, similar to Kickstarter or IndieGoGo, but allows supporters of a pr...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/04/06/please-consider-supporting-us-via-patreon/

Greetings dear viewers! In addition to all the other awesome stuff that our cast members have been up to lately, we wanted to let you know that the amazingly talented Julie Reed (who plays Jen, a...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/04/02/go-see-julie-in-yentl/

Seeking somewhere to stay while they await the return of Brennen and Regan, the rest of the party heads for the outskirts of Armstrungard to entreat the hospitality of a former acquaintance of Re...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/03/30/monsters-pt-2/

Exciting news! Author, critic, and designer Rebecca A. Demarest posted an excellent review of our show on her website this morning. She calls the series “delightful,” with “fully developed...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/03/24/a-great-review-from-rebecca-demarest/

After the foiled ambush on the party by Redmoor soldiers, Brennen fears (correctly) that High King Gunther Guernatal is in danger. So, he makes haste back to Castle Guernatal with Regan in tow, h...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/03/16/monsters-pt-1/

Greetings Dear Viewers! Wanted to let you know about some awesome live theater events that a few of our incredibly talented cast members are going to be performing in in the near future. First up...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/03/04/cast-update-spring-2014/

In the thrilling conclusion of Chapter 3, Ardel Redmoor springs his nefarious trap and Arlene has one last chance to stop him. Will she act in time? Meanwhile, the party must defend against a sur...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/03/02/a-little-blood-pt-4/

With the main road to Castle Guernatal blocked by a large Felghir encampment, the party must take the road less traveled. Without any way of predicting what dangers may lurk within, they journey ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/02/16/a-little-blood-pt-3/

This is a slightly revised and expanded version of a story which first appeared on a fantasy writing subreddit, as part of their January 2014 writing challenge. There are several excellent storie...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/02/05/the-nicest-necromancer-public/

The party finally departs the Briarhelm farm for Castle Guernatal, following a few uncomfortable disputes about logistics, of course. But their progress is halted by a potentially deadly obstacle...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/02/02/a-little-blood-pt-2/

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/01/24/the-nicest-necromancer/

Please note: This episode contains a retelling of a traumatic sexual experience. It is not especially graphic, but if you would rather not hear it, skip from 13:32 to 15:38. As the party sorts th...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2014/01/19/a-little-blood-pt-1/

As a complement to our earlier ProTools post, here’s what it looks like when we edit an episode for continuity. Remember to subscribe so you don’t miss a minute when we return from our holida...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/12/30/and-heres-what-a-continuity-editing-session-looks-like/

In the harrowing conclusion to Chapter 2, the party must beat the odds against the large number of mercenaries who have descended upon the Briarhelm farm. And Brennen is forced to deal with his f...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/12/22/life-in-a-corner-pt-4/

Greetings dear viewers! It is our pleasure to inform you that we will be releasing the conclusion of Chapter 2 this Sunday (12/22) – ahead of our normal release schedule. That means that, as of...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/12/20/time-to-get-your-binge-on-year-end-programming-notes/

Regan has some doubts about the dependability of their temporary host, Bowen Briarhelm. Meanwhile, the children get some hands-on training in the use of weapons, and a crash course in introductor...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/12/15/life-in-a-corner-pt-3/

…Here’s what a mix of one of our episodes looks like, courtesy of the extremely talented Sandra Ramirez.

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/12/11/for-any-tech-junkies/

Dan Dobransky (Gunther, Ardel) is screening a comedy video that he wrote, directed, and edited: Magnet Video Lab A program of short comedy videos synthesized in Magnet’s own secret underground ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/12/07/dan-video-screening/

Hoping to make the best of the situation, Brennen sets to teaching the kids the basics of armed combat. Meanwhile, back at Castle Guernatal, Ardel Redmoor makes the first tentative moves of a nef...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/12/01/life-in-a-corner-pt-2/

Worlds Without End, a very highly-regarded genre fiction blog and aggregator, was cool enough to add us to their directory of podcasts. They’re great at what they do (and obviously have excelle...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/11/24/more-press/

Gary – our production sound engineer extraordinaire – is playing a show with his band at the Trash Bar in Brooklyn tomorrow night (November 22). 256 Grand Street, BK. $8 at the door, 21 and...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/11/21/go-watch-gary-make-music/

After a brief encounter with some of Armstrungard’s law enforcement community, our party of seven departs the city in a hurry. Their search for a locale in which to…let us say, “sequester t...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/11/17/life-in-a-corner-pt-1/

This week’s bonus content is our first ever audio bonus content. As usual, bonus content is only available on our website. So, if you’d like to know more about dialect coaching, monetary poli...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/11/10/audio-bonus-content-1-teaser/

In today’s bonus content – our first audio bonus content! – the producers talk with Anya Gibian (Arlene/Regan) about keeping track of multiple dialects. Short version: It’s wicked hard. A...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/11/10/audio-bonus-content-1/

Audio bonus content. Coming this Sunday…

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/11/08/promo-0-2/

In the epic conclusion of Chapter 1, “The Prince of Iorden,” the party descends deep into the seedy underbelly of Armstrungard in search of an infamous thief. But everyone involved may have t...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/11/03/the-prince-of-iorden-pt-6/

The internet is good for nothing if not oversharing, and writers love nothing more than talking about themselves and hoping that other people find it interesting. With that in mind, we will perio...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/27/a-few-words-about-our-writing-process/

Hello listeners. Director here. Just wanted to take a brief moment to plug a book I contributed to – The De-Textbook, by the writers of Cracked.com. You can learn more about the book – and pr...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/26/christian-contributed-to-an-actual-book-you-can-buy/

UPDATE: ENCORE PERFORMANCE ADDED. SEE BELOW. The multi-talented Anya Gibian, who plays Arlene and Regan (wait for “The Prince of Iorden,” Pt. 6), is going to be in a short play as part of the...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/24/go-see-anya-in-a-short-play/

We’ve got a 5-star rating on the iTunes Store, so thanks to everyone who rated us! If you want to support the show and haven’t rated us yet on iTunes, please consider doing so!

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/22/thanks-for-the-ratings/

The party reaches the storied city of Armstrungard and, after stocking up on equipment, venture to enlist the aid of the legendary Elvish wizard Ba’a lo-Ky’yr. They gain a new ally in the pro...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/20/the-prince-of-iorden-pt-5/

John DeNardo, over at the Hugo Award winning blog, SF Signal, was awesome enough to link to us in a roundup of fun new stuff. Check out the post here: SF/F/H Link Post for 2013-10-07 SF Signal is...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/08/getting-some-press/

Our podcast is now listed on Podfeed.net!  Now you can listen to and rate TOAFN from there if you prefer (Don’t worry, all your favorite current listening methods still exist).  Podfeed.net w...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/08/once-and-future-nerd-now-available-on-podfeed-net/

The party journeys towards the storied city of Armstrungard, in search of clues about the betrayal of House Guernatal, and learns more about the recent history of Iorden. But Brennen has an ulter...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/10/06/ch-1-pt-4/

~~BONUS CONTENT~~ This post is bonus content.  If you are looking for the most recent episodes, check out our episode guide.  If you like this post, check out the rest of our bonus content arch...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/09/29/the-tragic-history-of-house-guernatal/

Can’t get enough of The Once And Future Nerd?  Well, allow me to explain the concept of Bonus Content! Podcasts are an awesome medium for storytelling (at least the way we do podcasts…and st...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/09/28/so-what-is-this-bonus-content-stuff-anyways/

Want some more background on our principal characters? You can always check back to our Characters page. We hope to keep this page current as new characters are introduced to the story, which mea...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/09/25/read-up-on-the-characters/

Hello and Welcome! We are pleased to present our three-part series premiere. We sincerely hope you enjoy THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD: When three high school students from modern-day Pennsylvania fin...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/09/22/series-premiere-roundup/

Part 3 of our 3-part series premiere… When three high school students from modern-day Pennsylvania find themselves trapped in a world of wizards, elves, and feudal intrigue, they must learn to ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/09/21/book-1-chapter-1-episode-3/

Part 2 of our 3-part series premiere… When three high school students from modern-day Pennsylvania find themselves trapped in a world of wizards, elves, and feudal intrigue, they must learn to ...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/09/19/book-1-chapter-1-episode-2/

When three high school students from modern-day Pennsylvania find themselves trapped in a world of wizards, elves, and feudal intrigue, they must learn to survive in their new surroundings, and u...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/09/18/our-tale-begins/

Good news everyone!   Beta testing of the podcasts has begun! That means this project is inching closer towards becoming a reality.  That also means that this website is inching closer to the d...

https://onceandfuturenerd.com/2013/07/20/beta-test-has-begun/