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Why Aren't You Talking About This: Nerd

Follow me as every other week we talk about a topic close to the heart of the nerd community and your (occasionally) humble host, William, and learn some of the weird and often pedantically complicated history of all your favorite nerd stuff.

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    Designing for the Psychographics

    Today, we talk about all things Timmy, Johnny, Spike, Vorthos, and Mel and whatever all that means!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Worldbuilding Scale

    Join me today as we talk about how to scale your world and make comparisons to real world objects! For reference of course...Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Where is the Line???

    On this episode we toe the line and talk about why you can't do whatever you want in art!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Kaiju Biosphere

    Join me as this week we build our very own kaijusphere!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Dragons are Everything We Fear

    Welcome as we discuss why dragons are so scary and what the fear of them says about us!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Scifi Weapon Bonanza!

    Today we talk about all the wild and crazy weapons of scifi and see what's possible and if we'd ever use them!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Where Does Cheese Come From?

    Come join us as we talk about cheese, where it came from, and how to become a level 20 Cheese Wizard!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    So You Want to Make a Supersoldier?

    On this episode we disregard ethics and common sense to build a supersoldier!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Apple Tier List

    Join me as I talk about all the best flavors of apple and where they rank on my totally unbiased tier list!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    I Love to Hate Endless Space 2

    Join me as we talk about maybe one of the most addictive 4X games I've ever played and get a broad overview of the factions and mechanics!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Porn on the Internet

    Join me as we talk about the ography on the internet and the good and bad and why no one agrees on which is which!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Lets Build A Fantasy Army

    On this episode we make two different armies from two vastly different parts of a fantasy world while ignoring the source material!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Fantasy Armor Bonanza!

    On this episode we talk about the pros and cons of historical armor for your fantasy stories and games!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Superpower Science Part 1

    This episode we talk about superstrength, flight, and superspeed and how they'd work in the real world!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Winds and Warhammers: D&D Spells in the Warhammer World

    Join me on this episode as we talk about the wacky, wild, and whimsical winds of magic of Warhammer Fantasy and how to port the (probably) familiar spells you love into them!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    A Spider in Gotham, A Bat in New York

    Join me as we talk about what would happen if Batman and Spiderman swapped places. Let's get ready for the brain damage!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Audacity

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    Announcement

    Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 47: Open Worlds

    Join me as we talk about open worlds on WAYTAT Nerd!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 46: Knowing is Half the Battle (Player Types)

    Join me as we talk about the types of players in RPGs and how to deal with them!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 45: The Manosphere

    Join me today on an episode equal parts horrific and emotional as we talk about the manosphere, why its nerdy, and why we really need to get rid of it!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 44: Furries

    This week we UwU our way through the world of furries and the strangely but not unexpectedly cringe and nerdy community!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 43: Timey Wimey Bullsh*t

    Join me as we discuss the future-past and past-future and present whenever for this episode of WAYTAT Nerd!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 42: Audience Investment

    Today we have an especially sleepy episode of WAYTAT Nerd as we talk about how to get your grippers on your audience!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 41: Organizations and Factions

    Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year! Join me as I talk all about factions and organizations in the year of our cringe 2025!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 40: Review 2!

    Join me as we grade my homework over the past year!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 39: RPG Classes

    Join me as I tell you about the history of RPG classes and how to even make your own!Socials:TwitterYouTubeSend me an email at [email protected]!Assets Credits:Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&Audacity

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    Episode 38: Comedy

    This week we talk about comedy, jokes, and how to write them!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 37: Prequels and Sequels

    This week we talk about why the Star Wars prequels are better than you thought and how you can do better than them or the Sequels!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.And thank you to geoneo0, qubodup, and LozKaye on freesound.org for the spoopy sounds.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 36: Fear! Horror! Terror!

    This week we talk about the spoopy world of scares as we delve into the horror genre and why it might actually be good for your noodle.Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.And thank you to geoneo0, qubodup, and LozKaye on freesound.org for the spoopy sounds.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 35: Fight Scenes

    This week we talk about the glorious world of fisticuffs and gunshots as we talk about fight scenes and warfare!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 34: Technobabble

    This week we warm up those dorsal phasers and get ready to destabilize those neutron gamma pulsars as we talk about the obtuse world of technobabble!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 33: Satire, Parody, Burlesque

    This week we talk about satire, parody, and burlesque, the douchebags that misuse them, and bullying Matt Walsh again!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 32: Cringe; Who? What? Where? UwU?

    Hello everyone! Join me this week as I talk everything cringe, from me to you to why we should use this word sparingly and even how to fix your cringy writing! Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 31: Why Is Everything Punk?

    This week we talk about the punk genres! From steampunk to cyberpunk to frost, fire, wind, and wave it seems like everything is punk these days! But what does that mean? And why should you give a shit? Make sure to tune in to find out on this episode!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 30: Those Godd*mn Elves!

    Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 29: Meta and Why Am I Self-Aware?

    Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Time for a Change

    Just an announcement about episode releases!

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    Episode 28: The Sacred Texts!

    WAYTAT will be out sometime next week, don't worry! The episode is just taking extra long!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:TwitterYouTube

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    Episode 27: Sweet and Salty Shonen

    Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 26: Where's My Supersuit?!

    Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 25: Five Man Bands

    Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you christislord and pogmothion on freesound.org for music samples.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 24: Blood, Guts, Gore, and... Tits?

    TRIGGER WARNINGContains depictions of gore and discussion of violence, rape, and gore. Take care while listeningEthan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 23: Killing the World

    Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 22: No Kill Rule

    Remember to send in episode suggestions for episode 20!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 21: Magic Systems

    Remember to send in episode suggestions for episode 20!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 20: Review

    Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 19: Mary Sue

    Remember to send in episode suggestions for episode 20!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 18: All the Topias

    Remember to send in episode suggestions for episode 20!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 17: Dangers of Medievalism

    Remember to send in episode suggestions for episode 20!TRIGGER WARNINGContains discussion of sexual violence, racism, sexism, torture and violence, and religion.Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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    Episode 16: Worldbuilding

    Remember to send in episode suggestions for episode 20!Ethan Hodge (https://twitter.com/EthanHodge20)Karrie Johnson (https://twitter.com/Karrie_00)Assets Credits:Thank you Mihai Sorohan for trumpets in the intro, stinger, and outro.Audio Mixed on Waveform&AudacitySocials:https://twitter.com/waytat_podshttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094056764010

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Follow me as every other week we talk about a topic close to the heart of the nerd community and your (occasionally) humble host, William, and learn some of the weird and often pedantically complicated history of all your favorite nerd stuff.

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