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Board and Nerdy

by ESADNote

An exploration into all things nerdy!After 30+ years of gaming, reading, and watching, I felt it was time to share my favorite experiences, and thoughts on nerd news!We will cover everything from video and board games, to reading and tv series.Episodes will be released weekly, so subscribe and follow on your favorite podcast services!

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Episodes

  1. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Broken Chalices of GRIME" #S3E10

    Dale tells us how he joined an elite club in the Bloodbourne Brotherhood. EsDan has thoughts post-Grime completion. EsDan gives his late to the party take on Hades. Check us out live 9pm eastern/8pm Central https://twitch.tv/heyyitsdale

  2. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Dressing up our Blood Bourne Grime" #S3E9

    This one is ALLLLLLL over the place. However, EsDan gives his take on Grime and Back4Blood Beta! Catch live recordings Thursday nights at 9pm/8pm cdt twitch.tv/heyyitsdale

  3. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Island Hopping EMPIRE!" #S3E8

    WE BACK! We talk EsDan's vacation, Empire!Empire! Dale's DM life, and much more! Games playing: EsDan Ageless Dale: Bloodbourne Hyped for Grime!

  4. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Demake Tarkov Game Bracket" #S3E7

    This episode has it all, including the formatting for the upcoming "Last Game Standing" tournament. Catch us live on Thursday nights: https://twitch.tv/heyyitsdale

  5. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Escape the Mana Dungeon guild, Loki " #S3E6

    This week we talk about fun indie rogue lite Guild of Dungeoneering, catch up on music and game completion, and the anti-hero architype

  6. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "I can make a Berserk Lilies Mana" #S3E5

    We discuss "I can make a mess like nobody's business" Berserk Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knight Legend of Mana and much much more. Catch us live 9pm eastern/8pm central: https://twitch.tv/heyyitsdale

  7. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Gobo your demos in Ender Gris" #S3E4

    We get into music, Next Fest, DnD, and some beautiful platformers on this week's episode of board and nerdy. Catch us live Thursday Nights @9pm eastern/8pm central on https://twitch.tv/heyyitsdale Follow us on Twitter: @board_nerdy

  8. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "E3 Music going Berserk on Content" #S3E3

    This is a long one, but all the content. Follow along as Dale and EsDan talk about What we were playing: 2' Music: 24' Berserk: 36'30" E3: 50'35"

  9. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Geeked Summer Camp Cope Fest3?" #S3E2

    This week Dale and EsDan attempt to highlight all that has been going on in games, media, and interwebz... all while Geeked Week, Summer Game Fest, and E3 take the stage... also ELDEN RING!!!! War for Royuba: https://youtu.be/8Jm8URxXFF0 Catch us live at 9pm edt/8pm cdt:...

  10. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "We back The Gods are Biomutants" #S3E1

    We come back with the season 3 opener. Topics covered: What we have been playing Biomutant review RIP Miura, Berserk talk Music "book club"

  11. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "EVO your Activision" #S2E7

    In this episode EsDan and Dale take on the mass firings at Activision, Sony's acquisition of EVO, and Final Fandom

  12. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "DnD Open Movie Experience" #S2E6

    In this episode, EsDan and Dale take on games turned into movies, Square Enix Music on Spotify, and the vague news surrounding HiddenPath open world DnD announcement

  13. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Staying Humble in Competitive Games" #S2E5

    Dale and EsDan talk Humblechoice! We highlight the games we experienced and share our thoughts from the January humblechoice bundle!

  14. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Direct from your Blizzcon" #S2E4

    Dale and EsDan give their hot takes on the February Nintendo Direct, and the lameness that was Blizzcon... I said what I said

  15. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Grinding Is Better With Friends Tactics" #S2E3

    In this episode Dale and EsDan talk about the use of grinding in game design, how some games are made or broken by the community you play with, and Dale's 20 year later playthrough of FFTactics

  16. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Escapism @60fps Blood Bourne College " #S2E2

    In this episode Dale and EsDan dive into video game escapism in the time of COVID, a new 60fps Blood Bourne Mod, and the announcement of the return of EA College. Catch us live on Saturdays @8pm est https://twitch.tv/EsdanTheLegend https://twitch.tv/heyyitsdale Twitter: @heyyitsdale @Board_Nerdy

  17. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Resident Souls Mod To The Moon" #S2E1

    In this episode Dale and EsDan cover the RE8 Gameplay trailer, Ashes and Cinders mods for DkS3, and Doge going to the moon! Catch us live Saturdays at 8pm est https://www.twitch.tv/EsDanTheLegend https://www.twitch.tv/heyyitsdale

  18. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "The Game Wards Trailer show" #1.5

    After a long break, Dale and EsDan give this mini-sode teaser of what is to come in the official season 2 launch. We discuss what we loved and loved slightly less about the Game Awards! Give it a listen and tell us if you disagree!

  19. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "The one where Dale and EsDan make an episode" #6

    Sorry for the weeks long delay. We should be back on track now!

  20. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "PS5 Event and ramblings" #5

    A week late, but Dale and EsDan share their thoughts on PS5's launch event part 2

  21. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Battle of the consoles" #4

    Dale and EsDan spend 90 minutes trying to explain their drifting thoughts on the new PS5 and XBox Series X announcements. To catch it live, check twtich.tv/heyyitsdale OR twitch.tv/esdanthelegend Follow on twitter: @Board_nerdy

  22. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Top 5 most rewarding boss fights" #3

    What boss fight stuck with you, brought you goosebumps, or made you feel like a legend? HeyyItsDale and EsDan talk about their personal top 5's and a few honorable mentions. Take the trip down memory lane in this weeks episode.

  23. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Gaming Worlds that pull you in" #2

    Dale and EsDan do their best to be Mojo and create a top 5 list of gaming worlds that pull you in!

  24. Board and Nerdy On a Tangent: "Devs support your communities! Games as Service" #1

    Welcome to our FULL TIME co-host twitch.tv/heyyitsdale We tangent about gaming developers, positive communities, and games as service in this pilot episode!

  25. Board and Nerdy: "Dale helps me focus....." #16

    This week is an amazing chat with long time friend and streamer twitch.tv/heyyitsdale. 90 minutes of EVERYthing under the sun! Come take a listen

  26. Board and Nerdy: "Managing Small Communities" #15

    We get back to a few recommendations on TV and gaming. Also, Es Dan touches on the struggles of honoring small content communities, and strategies he has utilized to keep everyone feeling included and respected!

  27. Board and Nerdy: "ALL the content" #14

    In this episode Es Dan highlights his plans for summer content, stream schedule, and taking next steps as an author.

  28. Board and Nerdy: "Traditional Ranting" #12

    In this episode we touch on a lot, from great communities, to family traditions, and dev teams that won't quit on their games in a cash grab. Make sure to follow: Angie Legg: https://www.instagram.com/iamangielegg HeyyItsDale: https://www.twitch.tv/heyyitsdale Roarke:...

  29. Board and Nerdy: "Rants over RP" #11

    Es Dan rants for 20 minutes over how achievement hunting impedes quality RP

  30. Board and Nerdy: "Deep Dwarves on a Weird Platform" #10

    Co-Op gaming through COVID isolation, weird movies on Netflix, and EsDans Staples

  31. Board and Nerdy: Social Distance Party games, In-Twitch Drops, Upload #9

    Lots in this episode! A list of games you can play from distance with friends and family on budget PCs and smart devices. My take on In-Twitch Drops (the way Valorant was rolled out) My review of a fun new show on Amazon Prime: Upload

  32. Board and Nerdy: Quick hitter 2 #8.5

    Need something to watch on Netflix? I got you covered. Come check out my 60 minutes or less playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpSaDsYu03CIyJ2eNayVjdXZkxz1uBtUZ

  33. Board and Nerdy: "60 Minutes or Less is Valorant" #8

    A quick update on all my new content, where to find it, and how to get involved in some fun community stuff! YouTube Link for 60 Minutes or Less: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpSaDsYu03CIyJ2eNayVjdXZkxz1uBtUZ

  34. Board and Nerdy: "Dale and EsDan 'Babble On'" #7

    HeyyItsDale and EsDan spend an hour rambling about all sorts of nerdy topics and thoughts. From Animal Crossings to the origin or the word babble. Guest: https://twitch.tv/HeyyItsDale

  35. Board and Nerdy: "Quarantine Quality Control" #6

    Looking for shows to watch, games to play during our stay-at-home order? Check out this episode of Board and Nerdy

  36. Board and Nerdy: "Who Will Watch the Watchers Watch List?" #5

    What is Es Dan watching? A lot of Netflix! Want to know what specifically? Gotta listen! I also saw a movie..... Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey

  37. Board and Nerdy: Unholy "The one where EsDan calls Earthbound Starbound" #4 pt1

    Long time friend and twitch moderator Unholyknight comes through to talk about mobile gaming and putting up with Es Dan!

  38. Board and Nerdy: Spence is Mediocre #3 part 3

    The derailment continues with twitch's very own MediocreSpence

  39. Board and Nerdy: Spence is Mediocre #3 part 2

    The derailment continues with twitch's very own MediocreSpence

  40. Board and Nerdy: Spence is Mediocre #3 part 1

    Fellow twitch streamer (mediocreSpence) and brother-in-nerd comes by to help me once again not talk about anything meaningful.... or maybe it's the most important conversation you have ever heard. I guess you will have to listen to Episode 3 to find out!

  41. Board and Nerdy: Quick Hitter 1 #2.5

    A mini-sode to give you guys recommendations into my nerd world. What am I playing, what am I reading, and what am I watching? Listen and find out!

  42. Board and Nerdy: HeyyItsDad! #2 part 2

    I continue my very insightful conversation with twitch.tv/heyyitsdale , where we discuss speed running, growing up poorboygamers, and just general awesome nerd talk! Listen to episode 2 part 1 if you haven't!

  43. Board and Nerdy: HeyyItsDad? #2 part 1

    HeyyItsDale completely derails all thought processes, and gets completely off track. AND it is everything you ever wanted! Topics: Art in gaming Competition with self Dale's an athlete? Guest: twitch.tv/heyyitsdale

  44. Board and Nerdy: Intro to the series

    A simple episode to break the ice and get the ball rolling. Steve talks a bit who he is, why he is doing this, and what you can get at of it! Segment 1: Gaming news- Delays to Cyberpunk and Final Fantasy VII Segment 2: The struggles of being a Sci-Fan reading, "Authors who leave us hanging"…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An exploration into all things nerdy!After 30+ years of gaming, reading, and watching, I felt it was time to share my favorite experiences, and thoughts on nerd news!We will cover everything from video and board games, to reading and tv series.Episodes will be released weekly, so subscribe and follow on your favorite podcast services!

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An exploration into all things nerdy!After 30+ years of gaming, reading, and watching, I felt it was time to share my favorite experiences, and thoughts on nerd news!We will cover everything from video and board games, to reading and tv series.Episodes will be released weekly, so subscribe and...

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