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The Once And Future Nerd
by Glass & Madera
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 undertake an epic quest to save the world from the encroaching forces of chaos. WARNING: This Audio Drama contains adult language, graphic descriptions of violence, and explicit discussions of sexuality. This is, of course, in the interest of historical realism. We hope you enjoy our story about wizards and elves.
Episodes
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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 5
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 very influential power broker. First Snow prepares to delivery discouraging news to her community. CREDITS…
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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 4
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 FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and...
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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 3
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 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by O CARCIENTE and CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON...
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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 2
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 by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL as… Janey GARRETT…
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A Handful Of Bodyguards, Pt. 1
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 CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA and GREGORY M. SCHULZ Additional Writing…
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A Change of Scenery, Pt. 4
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: Directed by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA Written by CHRISTIAN T. KELLEY-MADERA PERFORMED BY: RHIANNON ANGELL…
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A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 3
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 resources in a simmering conflict. The finale of Book 2 Chapter 8 arrives on September 25. See you then!...
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A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 2
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 episode arrives on August 28. Thanks for listening and see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed…
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A Change Of Scenery, Pt. 1
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. And Mag Uidhir, Traft, and Arden discover much more than they bargained for under the Mountains. Our…
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Feed Drop: DECOLONIZE & DISCOVER FESTIVAL
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 2020 about their choose-your-own-adventure horror audiodrama WITCHEVER PATH. Well JourNee put together a...
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Minisodes 005-006
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 – MatronsonMatthew K. Addison – Younger ManGregory M. Schulz – Rival MerchantChristian T. Kelley-Madera – Elf...
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What's Close To You, Pt. 4
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 will be a minisode release and an #AskTOAFN livestream in the month of May, exact dates TBA. CREDITS FOR...
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What's Close To You, Pt. 3
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 be released on April 24, 2022. We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE: Directed…
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What's Close To You, Pt. 2
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 the mountains, First Snow and Steady River head towards the Federation to discuss the threat of the Elves....
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What's Close To You, Pt. 1
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? Our next episode will be released on February 27, 2022! We hope to see you then! CREDITS FOR THIS EPISODE:...
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Feed Drop for Charity! MARS’ BEST BRISKET
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’ Spoonfuls, a food rescue in Massachusetts. We’ve dropped their trailer in your feed today. You can visit...
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Minisodes 003-004
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 Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Anya Gibian – Regan(Script) Associate Producers: Mark Nielsen and Alec Story Ways to...
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Minisodes 001 – 002
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 Away Party”by Zach Glass and Christian T. Kelley-MaderaPerformed by:Gregory M. Schulz – YllowyynRhiannon Angell –...
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One For The Team, Pt. 4
The conclusion of Book 2 Chapter 6! The party puts their daring plan into action against the Elves. Will fortune favor the bold? The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Chapter conclusions mean it's time once again to #AskTOAFN. We'll be answering YOUR questions in a livestream.…
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One For The Team, Pt. 3
Something very unwelcome washes ashore in a southern fishing town. Jen has a rough night, and Nelson has an unsettling dream. The script for this episode can be downloaded here. Update: The promo code for Audio Fiction 101 given in this episode has since expired. Thanks to everyone who used our...
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One For The Team, Pt. 2
The village of Three-Bridges finds consensus in First Snow’s plan, but Tyymos lo-Jyf - as you can imagine - objects. Ardel Redmoor makes plans to flee Castle Guernatal, but the Phantom of the Castle objects to this. Regan and Yllowyyn find Nia, along with a whole lot of trouble they weren’t…
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One For The Team, Pt. 1
Welcome, one and all, to the premiere of Book 2 Chapter 6! Nia has no choice but to negotiate with Lord Commander Ry’y lo-Th’yyt, and Regan and Yllowyyn have no choice but to go looking for Nia. Meanwhile, the village of Three-Bridges learns of Elven encroachment on their farmland, and debates…
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An Impregnable Missive, Pt. 4
Out west - far west, past rebuilt Freehold, past ruined Blackhold and ravaged Silberg, past even Jethro’s remote cabin and its terrible cellar, over the god-made walls of that primordial fortress you call the Black mountains,
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An Impregnable Missive, Pt. 3
Nia asks her old friend for a confounding favor. The Pennsylvanians love it when a plan comes together. The script for this episode is available here. Our sponsor this week is Plus One Balms. Made from high quality all natural ingredients,
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An Impregnable Missive, Pt. 2
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.
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An Impregnable Missive, Pt. 1
Nia's parents receive some troubling information, and Ry'y lo-Th'yyt delivers some bad news herself to the Freehold garrison. Two mariners have a very unlucky day at sea. The Professor and Miss Bailey grieve, and have some...concerns. -
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I’ve Been Working On The Whale-Road, Pt. 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 Ry'y lo-Th'yyt catches a lucky break.
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I’ve Been Working On The Whale-Road, Pt. 3
The Party is in for yet another of their many culture shocks as they make their way aboard Ren's notorious Red Reaver (except for Regan of course). Billy questions his role in the group, and Arlene levels up the vital bardic skill "read the damn room.
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I’ve Been Working On The Whale-Road, Pt. 2
Regan negotiates with Ren to get her crew to Armstrungard. Jethro the Woodsman explains more of his unusual beliefs to General Traft. General Riverfell has his evening plans disrupted. - The script for this episode can be downloaded here. -
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I’ve Been Working On The Whale-Road, Pt. 1
Welcome back, dear ones! - In the premiere of Chapter 4, our party must reap what they have sown aboard the Otto Olafsson's merchant vessel. (Hint: It's pirates.) Meanwhile, the High Council of the White Forest has some questions for Ry'y lo-Th'yyt.
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Bridges, Pt. 4
While Nia has a brief run-in with her past, Billy procures passage for the Party. But their new accommodations leave much to be desired for our heroes' purposes. Meanwhile, Traft's abductor reveals some explosive secrets about the recent past of Iorden...
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Bridges, Pt. 3
With the Knights of the Wood hot on their trail, our newly reunited heroes must think quickly to make good their escape from Freehold. Meanwhile, Ardel Redmoor is finally forced to confront the responsibilities of the title he now claims.
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Bridges, Pt. 2
Strange and unnatural circumstances abound at Redmoor-occupied Castle Guernatal. The downtrodden General Traft finds shelter from a storm. But what manner of shelter is it? The prodigal Elf, and Knight, and Lady,
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Bridges, Pt. 1
An inebriated and ill-prepared Yllowyyn finds himself with two lives in his hands. No matter what he does, his decision is likely to echo loudly and far. - The script for this episode can be downloaded here. -
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What Used To Be Enough, Pt. 5
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 downloaded here. - As this is the end of this chapter,
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What Used To Be Enough, Pt. 4
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 an unexpected guest.
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What Used To Be Enough, Pt. 3
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 turmoil in their camp.
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What Used To Be Enough, Pt. 2
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 with what he's heard to the White Forest - and to his pare...
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What Used To Be Enough, Pt. 1
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 given an ultimatum. -
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A Cruel And Sullied World, Pt. 4
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 seas, Renault the "nice" necromancer meets a legendary warrior ...
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A Cruel And Sullied World, Pt. 3
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 within the Party halt when Brennen returns with a badly injured Re...
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A Cruel And Sullied World, Pt. 2
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 important matters metaphysical and arcane.
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BOOK 2 PREMIERE: A Cruel And Sullied World, Pt. 1
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 literal tight spot and in possession of very sensitive in...
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Audio Announcement: The Notice Blog Kickstarter
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’s complexities through journalism & fictional narratives.” You can check out their website to see all the...
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BOOK 1 FINALE: The Evening Redness in the West, Pt. 4
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 to everyone who has tuned in along the way.
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The Evening Redness in the West, Pt. 3
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, a terrible discovery threatens to cut short Gwen and Arlene'...
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The Evening Redness in the West, Pt. 2
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 the icy seas of the south,
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The Evening Redness in the West, Pt. 1
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 Realms of Iorden hang in the balance.
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Darkness on the Edge of Town, Pt. 5
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 charges are prepared or not.
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Darkness on the Edge of Town, Pt. 4
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 leave her and Gwen without a roof over their heads.
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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 undertake an epic quest to save the world from the encroaching forces of chaos. WARNING: This Audio Drama contains adult language, graphic descriptions of violence, and explicit discussions of sexuality. This is, of course, in the interest of historical realism. We hope you enjoy our story about wizards and elves.
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