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The Hills Have Nerds
by The Hills Have Nerds
Four hillbillies in their 30's discuss anything and everything "nerdy" from cartoons vs anime to the best obscure Table Top RPGs to pretend to be lizardmen in. The Hills Have Nerds is a monthly podcast about nerd history, pop culture, nerdy endeavors, and the passion and creativity that ties it all together. Come join us each month as we take on a new topic and sometimes bring on our friends and special guests. Hopefully you'll enjoy listening as much as we enjoy talking!Come holler at us:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550837846730&[email protected]
Episodes
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Episode 44 - All About Cosplay Interview with Fangedfrills - "30 is definitely less than a Bazillion..."
The boys are back and we're getting all sorts of dressed up in fancy get ups and decorating ourselves with various doodads and foam rubber accents to become our favorite characters and beasties from all the nerdoms we love! This episode Aaron and Travis sat down with a special guest: professional...
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Episode 43 - The Developers of The Journey TCG - Set 2 Card Sneak Peak at the End!
What kind of crazy does it take to decide that you're going to create, self-publish, and distribute your own TCG? Aaron and Josh sat down with John and Dakota, the minds behind The Journey TCG to find out EXACTLY what kind of crazy it takes. Journey is a 1v1 PvP focused TCG where players take a...
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Con Recap Special - ANIMATE! Columbus - "I didn't do a weird one...well I guess they were all weird."
Travis and Josh went to ANIMATE! Columbus! It was an awesome experience, a huge thanks to everyone involved and everyone we got to meet, play games with, and hang out with over the weekend! Email us: [email protected] Come on our Facebook! www.facebook.com/TheHillsHaveNerds Come inside our...
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Episode 42 - Third Anniversary Live Chat - "Perverse is too strong a word...but accurate"
We're celebrating three years of The Hills Have Nerds! Lee, Cody, and Josh sit down and reflect on the nerditry that has been, is happening, and will be! Thank you everyone for three great years of The Hills Have Nerds and heres to even more great nerding to come! Email us…
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Episode 41 - What are One Page TTRPG's? - "We're gonna summon the ghost of Jim Henson..."
This episode the nerds, joined by special guest Ally (Fairly Grimm) dive into a world of minimalism and discuss the wide land of Single Page Table Top RPGs. This is basically the wild west of TTRPGs with themes and mechanics from the mundane and simplistic to the wacky, esoteric, and down right...
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Episode 40 - Why Nerds Collect - "How about you? Did you also worship the Devil?"
This episode the Nerds sit down to discuss what drives we nerds to amass the collections we have. What do we collect? Why do we do it? And how do we go about it? Share your collections with us! Email us: [email protected] Come on our Facebook and share your stuff!...
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Episode 39 - Adaptations to TV and Film - "IT'S JUST SO F%&$!*# BAD!!!"
Nerds! Sometimes you just have to adapt! Welcome to another completely normal episode of The Hills Have Nerds! Join all the usual hosts that you're used to hearing on the show as these definitely familiar boys sit down for a conversation all about adapting games, books, movies, and whatever else…
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Episode 38 - Early Access - "Fully Hydrated Cat"
This episode all the nerds are gathered to talk about the good, the bad, and ugly of Early Access games. From the first game to ever break that seal to the proliferation of it's acceptance in nerd culture. What are your thoughts? We want to know! Email us at [email protected] Come on our...
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Episode 37 - The History of The Legend of Zelda - "They'd kill ya' soon as look at ya'..."
40 years of saving Hyrule! 40 years of grunts and yalps! 40 years of it being dangerous to go alone! It's the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda and the nerds sat down to talk the history of the original NES Game and their relationship with the series, the good and bad of all of it's…
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Episode 36 - Author Ken Harris - "I've always dreamed of being an a**hole...""
It's time to get literary up in here. Aaron and Josh sit down in this episode with Amazon Best-Selling and local Eastern KY author Ken Harris to talk about his new book Queen of the Frostfyre, a change from realistic fiction to fantasy, his own nerdom, and an arguably unhealthy obsession with…
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Episode 35 - The Game Awards and Nerd Year's Resolutions - "That's our bit...we put Nerd in front of stuff"
New Year Same Nerds! The Hills Have Nerds returns from the Holiday break with a brand new episode featuring Travis, Josh, and Cody! The boys discuss The 2025 Game Awards, their Nerd Year's Resolutions, and what nerditry they're currently getting into and hyped about for the upcoming year! What…
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The 12 Days of Nerd-mas (We're so very sorry)
A merry Nerdmas to all and a Happy Nerd Year! Thank you to everyone who chipped in to this mess and made it the wonderful beast that it was. Also, there's a special place in hell for Josh's inability to edit properly.Check out @pixelbrolee @criticalencounterspod @watsonedtech @tri-cardgames...
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Episode 34 - Educating Through TTRPGs with Adam Watson - "I've Come to Revel in the Delights of the Hills"
Nerds, its time to get our dice out and get pedagogical up in here! Josh and Lee sat down with author, educator, and big ole' nerd in the hills, Adam Watson, to talk about his new book "Table Top-Roleplaying Games in the Classroom" and his journey from regular D&D enthusiast to man on a mission…
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Episode 33 - The History of the Lord of the Rings Part 2: The Extended Edition - "They turned Shelob into a hot, goth Mommy!"
It's finally time! Gather round the hearth, nerds, for the guys are finally doing The History of The Lord of Rings Part 2! (Featuring Steve from Critical Encounters Podcast). Join us as Steve recounts the greatest fantasy tale ever written and the nerds discuss the themes and reception of The…
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Episode 32 - Urban Legends of Gaming - "Hope You Took a Dooky, Cuz' It's About to Get Spooky!"
Content Warning: Death, Suicide, Murder Our final episode of the haunting season has Aaron, Cody, and Josh sitting down to talk about some of the most cursed and terrifying stories in all of gaming. Join the nerds as they tell the stories and history behind several famous creepypastas and urban...
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Episode 31 - Dreams, Nightmares, and Sleep Paralysis - "James Corden Gargoyle Perched on the End of Your Bed..."
This episode the nerds drift off to dream land to discuss their own wild dreams, horrifying nightmares, and the history of and their own experiences with sleep paralysis! As well as some listener submitted experiences guaranteed to chill the spine and make you leave a light on before you drift…
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Episode 30 - Horror Hype Train - "There Were THREE Popeye Themed Horror Films This Year?!"
Our spines are a tinglin'! Lee, Josh, and Aaron got together to talk about all the wicked stuff that this way comes and the upcoming horror movies, games, and gaming supplements that they're excited to sink their fangs into this scary season. Creepy clowns, murderous puppets, heroic dogs battling...
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Episode 29 - Gen Con Recap and Lonely Hero Games - "A Cool Ass Mustache"
Join Aaron and Brittany for this episode as they recap their experience at the largest gaming convention in North America: Gen Con! Aaron also had the chance to do a short interview with a board game creator right from our very own hills, Chris Kincaid of Lonely Hero Games! Let us know what you...
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Episode 28 - The History of The Lord the Rings Part 1: Tolkien - "Dog Nightingale Woodpecker Forty..."
This one's turned out to be a heck of an episode. We're gathering the fellowship and deep diving into Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings! This episode Cody, Aaron, Josh, and special guest Steve from the Critical Encounters podcast cover and discuss the history of one of Nerdom's most prolific...
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Episode 27 - Knights of Kentucky: Real Armored Combat - "YOU SAID IT WOULDN'T HURT!"
To arms, men and women of Nerdom!There is glory and conquest to be had!This episode Aaron and Josh had the awesome opportunity to talk with some of the members of The Louisville Royals Steel Fighting Team. These guys and girls are legit Knights, participating in a live combat sport straight out…
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Episode 26 - Nerd Jeopardy - "I'm pretty sure that's Ted Bundy, but I gotta' go with Aaron!"
Welcome to NERD JEOPARDY! In this short episode Cody and Lee go head to head in a battle of epic proportions to flex their nerdiness and determine once and for all if a handful of quotes were said by our dear friend Aaron, or some of America's most prolific Serial Killers?! It's so hard to tell…
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Episode 25 - Forgotten IPs (What ever happened to Star Fox? And Others) - "Get INTO my swamp!"
This episode all the Nerds have come out of the hills to talk about some games and characters that seem long forgotten by the gaming industry. Where has Star Fox been? Is Sly Cooper still thieving? Will we ever see another Castlevania game? Has Punch-Out punched out? And when the heck are we…
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Episode 24 - Content Creation with Nelson Oliver and Payton Mullins - "I've seen your house, Nelson! I know I'm trash!"
(We apologize for some audio issues this episode had during the exporting process. We've figure out the problem so it won't happen again but this episode has some low volume issues in a few spots!) Hey Nerds! In this episode Josh, Lee, and Travis invited good friends of the show Nelson Oliver...
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Episode 23 - 2nd Year Anniversary LIVE Show - "I Find This Appalling! Where Can I Find More?!"
Two years of The Hills Have Nerds has flew by! Thank you all so much for your listenership and support! All five nerds were together for a video live stream celebrating 2 years of the podcast on Youtube. This is the audio from that chaos. And despite some initial hiccups the stream went so great!...
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May '25 - What are WE Playing, Reading, Watching? - "Show Me Your Dark Mark, I'll Show You Mine..."
What are we playing and reading and watching right now?! Find out with Lee, Aaron, and Travis as the boys take this episode to go over what games they've been playing, shows they've been watching, and everything else they've been consuming! We want to hear what you're into right now! Join the...
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Episode 22 - The Rising Cost of Being a Nerd - "I Had Too Much Money In My Bank Account Anyway..."
Nerds! The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming! And, hooo boy, does it have some discussion surrounding it. This whole deal has got us thinking about the progression of gaming prices over the years and if we really are paying more now than we ever have? Lee, Aaron, and Josh discuss the current Switch...
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Nerd Out 6 - The Best Video Game Sequels - "You Did Your Best, But It Wasn't Worth It..."
We're Nerdin' Out Again! In this Nerd Out the guys discussed their favorite video game sequels and spiritual successors, what makes video game sequels do better typically than other types of sequels, and what they consider to be the worst sequels in gaming. Get in on the conversation as the boys...
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Episode 21 - Emulators and Emulation - "Can You Believe the NESticles On This Guy?!"
Raging waters can't keep a good nerd down! The boys are back this month for a conversation about the history of Emulators, emulation as a whole, the ethics of it, and some of the Emulation Lawsuits "Greatest Hits", so to speak. So sit down, strap in, ready your most recent save state, and prepare...
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Episode 20 - History of Dark Souls and FromSoftware - "IT'S SO HARD?! WHY IS IT SO HARD?!"
Howdy, nerds! In this episode the boys, and special guest Morgan "Bubbycat" Reynolds, sat down and jawed all about the history of the legendary gaming company FromSoft and all of the genre-creating and difficulty spiking games they've released. From humble beginnings designing software for...
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Valentine's Special - Nerding Romantic - "You Know, Sexy Stuff, Like Leprosy and Epilepsy."
Today the nerds turn the lights down a little low, get some soft sensual jazz going, and bring the discourse to a husky whisper...it's getting romantic in here. Aaron, Cody, Lee, and Josh all sat down to talk romance in gaming and other media for Valentine's Day! The boys talk about their…
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Episode 19 - The History of Handheld Gaming - "Just Press The Hot Screen Against Your Face..."
Handheld Nerds unite! In this episode the boys sit down to discuss the rich and wild history/evolution of handheld gaming consoles from the early iterations in the 70s till the contemporary handheld computers we have today! So have your Lynx's, Wonder Swans, and Neo Geo's at the ready! It's a…
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Nerd Out 5 - Releases We're Hyped For in 2025 - "Consume! Show Mommy How Piggies Eat!!"
Nerds! We're hyped! There's so much awesome stuff coming out this year! In this Nerd Out the boys sat down and discussed all the different upcoming video games, movies, shows, board games, and books they're excited about releasing over the coming year. They hit on remakes, new IPs, expansions,...
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2024 Wrap Up - "Tonight We're Gonna Fill Lee's Meat Space"
The boys get sentimental in this end of the year wrap up episode, as they sit down and talk about all the great things, and some not so great, that 2024 brough to the world of The Hills Have Nerds. From awesome opportunities, to incredible guests, and some run downs of their favorite happenings…
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Episode 18 - Are Spoilers and Leaks a Bad Thing? - "Release the ANTI-PIRACY SCORPION!!!"
Spoiler alert! This episode is all about leaks and spoilers. But not literally. Lee, Josh, Aaron, Cody, and special guest Steve from the Critical Encounters Podcast sat down to discuss the consuming of Spoilers and Leaks in our communities. What are they? Where did the terms come from? Are they...
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A Nerd Abroad - Japan Listener Q/A with Aaron - "Fat Neckbeards Dressed Up Like Geisha's Could be a Good Laugh"
Hey all! In this special episode Josh and Aaron sit down to have Aaron run through a debrief of his trip to Japan! A nerd left the hills?! Aaron answers YOUR submitted questions about his trip and all of the wonderful cross cultural mayhem and wonderful nerdy stuff he got to experience while over...
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*Event Has Passed* - The Trial of Tiamat - A Charitable Encounter of Epic Proportions
This is the announcement post that 3 of your nerds are going to be live casting a DnD live play battle against the legendary Dragon Goddess - Tiamat. November 10th 4pm-9pm EST Live Streamed on Twitch There's an amazing event happening in just over a week and your very own nerds are so grateful to...
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Episode 17 - Resident Evil - "It's the wrong game...But it can still make us money."
It's time to enter the EVIL RESIDENCE! In this episode Cody, Travis, Aaron, and Lee sit down to discuss the history and their experiences with one of the most iconic horror games of all time: Resident Evil. The nerds run through the creative process behind the game, it's development, it's...
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Spooky Special 3 - Appalachian Folklore - "Hey, Kids! Are ya' ready for TRAUMA?!"
Happy October, everyone! In this return to our Spooky Specials, Lee, Cody, and Josh sat down to chill some bones with tales of creatures, hauntings, harbingers of woe, and supposedly evil spirits that lurk in the hollers and haunt the hills of our beloved home. This ones full of creepy tales sure...
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Episode 16 - Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers - "IT'S NERDIN' TIME!"
Howdy, everybody! The nerds had wanted to do this episode since before the podcast was even started. The Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers hold a near and dear spot in several of the boys childhood hearts. Cody, Lee, Aaron, Josh, and, for the first time on the show, the elusive fifth nerd, Travis…
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NitH 3 - Payton Mullins - "His Life Has Worked Out...So Far..."
Hey everyone! Aaron, Cody, and Josh got to sit down with Payton Mullins in this Nerds in the Hills Spotlight episode! Payton is a boy born and raised in the hills of Appalachia right smack dab on the WV/KY line and he has written and got published his own comic line, The ASTOUNDING ALLSTAR! A...
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Nerd Out 4 - Marvel Champions LCG - "What You Said Doesn't Mean Anything. It Was Garbage..."
We're getting SUPER Nerdy in this massive episode! We're nerding out about one of our favorite card games, Marvel Champions! A cooperative LCG from Fantasy Flight games. Aaron and Josh sat down with 3 great guests: Nathan (friend of the show from Episode 8 on FLGSs), Nelson from…
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Episode 15.5 - Media Catch Up - "I've Seen Death, I Know What It Looks Like""
Hey all! On this episode (recorded at the wonderful Guardtower West) the nerds took a moment to catch up on all the great things they've been reading, watching, and playing lately. Also there was small intervention for Aaron...he is very unwell... What are you reading, watching, or playing? Email...
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FLGS Special with Lynn and Bob Bartels - "WE PAY TAXES?!?!"
Man this was an awesome time to sit and talk to these two. In this episode Lee, Cody, Aaron, and Josh had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with Lynn and Bob Bartels, the owners and operators of The Guardtower West and The Guardtower East in Columbus, Ohio; a massive and welcoming pair of...
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Episode 15 - Digital vs Physical Media - "We're Definitely Getting That Hateful Email This Time..."
Howdy everyone! In this episode the Nerds were recording at The Guardtower West and were joined by special guest, James (the Producer for Guardtower Studios). They sat down to discuss the prevalence of digital media in our spaces and the pros and cons of digital downloads versus preserving…
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Nerds in the Hills Interview 2 - Joe Meade - “You Gotta’ Risk It for the Biscuit!”
Welcome back all! In this extraordinary interview, Cody and Josh have the privilege of delving into Joe's creative process, uncovering the inspirations that fuel his imagination, and exploring the challenges he faced while bringing these incredible creations to life. Get ready for an enlightening...
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Episode 14 - The Worst Marketing Ideas in Nerd History - "Don't Make Me Take Off My Belt..."
Howdy everybody! This episode the boys sit down to discuss some of the worst marketing ideas and campaigns in the history of video games. Things that make you wonder how the hell someone got paid to come with that idea? Get ready for such great campaigns as "Meat in the Streets!", "Deface Your...
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Nerds in the Hills Interview - Jay Shepherd - "Being Evil Was Not Nearly as Fun as I Expected"
Howdy! Welcome to the first episode (of what we hope will be many) in our Nerds in the Hills interview episodes where we'll be sitting down with various nerdy creators, designers, artists, and authors from around our neck of the woods here in Appalachia and get to know what makes them do what…
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Episode 13 - Optimizing the Fun Out of Games - "You Probably Shouldn't Smoke Poison Ivy...But You Can"
We're celebrating a year of Nerdin' in the Hills! A year of nerdom has passed and we're so grateful for everyone who's listened, communicated, and hung out with us Nerds as we've went through it. Here's to another year of The Hills Have Nerds filled with even more talkin' and a'nerdin'! But on...
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The Hills Have Nerds LIVE Episode Audio - "I Don't Know What I Expected..."
Well, it took two months but we finally got the audio from the live episode from all the way back on March 11th 2024 uploaded here in all its chaotic form! The Nerds sat down this episode and streamed live on Pixel Bro Lee's twitch channel. There's quite a bit of chat interaction and we tried to...
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Episode 12 - Trading Card Games - "I Know What You Smell Like When You Sleep..."
Welcome back, ya'll! We Nerds sit down this episode with guest Thomas Olsen of Tri-Card Games on Youtube and talk all about Trading Card Games! We discuss the History, mechanics, types, differences, and competitive scenes of all things TCG, as well as delving into the Physical versus Digital...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Four hillbillies in their 30's discuss anything and everything "nerdy" from cartoons vs anime to the best obscure Table Top RPGs to pretend to be lizardmen in. The Hills Have Nerds is a monthly podcast about nerd history, pop culture, nerdy endeavors, and the passion and creativity that ties it all together. Come join us each month as we take on a new topic and sometimes bring on our friends and special guests. Hopefully you'll enjoy listening as much as we enjoy talking!Come holler at us:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550837846730&[email protected]
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Four hillbillies in their 30's discuss anything and everything "nerdy" from cartoons vs anime to the best obscure Table Top RPGs to pretend to be lizardmen in. The Hills Have Nerds is a monthly podcast about nerd history, pop culture, nerdy endeavors, and the passion and creativity that ties it all...
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