The Once And Future Nerd - A Fantasy-comedy Audio Drama

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 fact, alive and well, and must answer to General Bryce Riverfell for their escape on one of his supply convoys. Meanwhile, the Party stops at a tavern near the ancient crypt where Ry'y lo-Th'yyt has sent them - the Cairn of Evil Untold - and decides to split up. What awaits the grownups in the Cairn of Evil Untold? What will the kids do with a night of freedom and a decent bit of beer money? Stay subscribed to find out. The next part of Chapter 8 will premiere on March 1. If you're enjoying the show and you're not able to support us on Patreon, telling your friends about us is one of the best things you can do to help us!

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 better know Yllowyyn's sister, Yllowyyn and his parents contend with their increasingly disparate values, and Ry-y lo-Th'yyt makes our Party a very lucrative offer. Oh, and equipment upgrades! We mustn't forget those. Evil Untold, Pt. 2 will premiere on February 15. Be sure to subscribe, and leave us a review on iTunes or Stitcher or anywhere if you have a moment!

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 CLAN on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/113923451), and see him do sketch and improv at the Magnet Theater in New York (http://www.magnettheater.com). Chapter 8, "Evil Untold," will premiere on Feb. 1. If you can't get enough TOAFN until then, head over our official discussion forum at http://reddit.com/r/onceandfuturenerd to discuss what's happened so far.

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 now have an official TOAFN discussion board set up on Reddit? Head over to www.reddit.com/r/onceandfuturenerd to discuss the show with other fans (and the creators)!

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 announcements to share with you all for the holidays. FIRST, for a limited time only (between now and January 1st) each chapter of TOAFN is available in a binge-able, full-chapter format!  That's one single audio file containing all 4-5 episodes strung up in a row, with the theme music only once at the beginning, and the credits only once at the end.  This is a great way to pass the time over the holidays, whether you have a long car or plane ride, or just some time off from work or school. To access these binge chapters, head to http://onceandfuturenerd.com/rewards/ There, you will see a field to enter a download code.  The download codes are: Chapter 1: holidaybonus01 Chapter 2: holidaybonus02 Chapter 3: holidaybonus03 Chapter 4: holidaybonus04 Chapter 5: holidaybonus05 Chapter 6: holidaybonus06 Chapter 7: holidaybonus07 So

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 the harrowing decision of whether to officially declare her claim to the throne before the Elven High Council, Regan turns to an unlikely advisor. Meanwhile, Antonin Mooncrest discovers his new bride Arlene is missing, and jumps to conclusions about who is to blame. Thus concludes Chapter 7 of our tale. Chapter 8 will premiere in 2015. In the meantime, stay subscribed for bonus content, as well as other exciting holiday news. If you want to keep the conversation going, visit our official discussion forum at www.reddit.com/r/onceandfuturenerd. And thank you, as always, for listening.

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 White Forest, our party is introduced to the last member of Yllowyyn's family.  Yllowyyn's older sister, Yllodyk, turns out to be a rather interesting character.  Music for this episode, "The Traditional Iordic Wedding Gigue", was created by Christopher Montalbo for use in THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD, with some rights reserved by the creator. If you'd like to discuss this episode, head over to www.reddit.com/r/onceandfuturenerd, our new official forum for all things TOAFN! We hope our American audience has a happy Thanksgiving, and for the rest of the world...have a good Thursday! In light of the holiday, TOAFN will be taking a small hiatus. The conclusion of Chapter 7 will be presented on December 14. During the break, you can check out audioverseawards.net, where we are finalists in a number of categories of podcast award

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 again. Head to http://audioverseawards.net/site if you'd like to vote!

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 hope you'll consider voting! http://www.audioverseawards.net/site/

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 to rub Billy the wrong way. Despite Billy's misgivings, the two are soon returned to full health. At Castle Guernatal, Antonin Mooncrest distrust of Ardel Redmoor grows, as everyone prepares for the big wedding between Arlene and Antonin. Meanwhile, Yllowyyn is honor-bound to be involved in an extremely uncomfortable tradition--the introduction of his friends to his parents. The narrator finally begins to understand some facets of slang from Pennsylvania.   Thank you for listening! The next installment will air on November 23, 2014.  If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or Stitcher, or even on your own website like this wonderful person did!

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 vexing even for Yllowyyn the Kalth'yr. Meanwhile, Gwen and Arlene reach a life-changing decision. THE ONCE AND FUTURE NERD and its cast & crew have been nominated for several AudioVerse Awards! Voting will begin in November. Find out more here: http://www.audioverseawards.net/site/faq/ Chapter 7, Pt. 2 will be available on November 9, 2014. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on iTunes or Stitcher!

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./AG Audio for helping us out with the audio work on this one. You can check out more of their work here: https://soundcloud.com/ag-audio Hit the break to see the maps we reference in our conversation (one of them is hilariously bad). (Click for bigger images): Baaaaaaad Map Good Map The not-terrible map was made by Christian with the help of Tiffany Munro's free-to-use Tolkien-style map brushes, with art direction help from John Flanagan. The terrible map was made by Zach & Christian with the help of buffalo wings and Magic Hat #9. Chapter 7 of our show will premiere on October 26. Please subscribe and tell your friends!

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 scenes. In the moving conclusion to Chapter 6, Brennen fights against his illness and tries to continue his storytelling, but it seems to be a losing battle. Based on the counsel of the Templars of Discord, General Traft begins the next leg of his campaign, and does some storytelling of his own. And Arlene Redmoor must face the cost of survival under her brother's Regency. Music for "The Singing Sister" is Copyright © 2014 by Anya Gibian. Lyrics Copyright © 2014 Glass & Madera, based on an English folk song. We encourage the creation of derivative works, but please contact the authors first. Chapter 7 will premiere on October 26, 2014. In the meantime, stay tuned for our first anniversary special, and be sure to subscribe so you won't miss anything! If you want to support the show, iTunes reviews are a huge help and cost

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 Chapter 1, "The Prince of Iorden," but this time as a single file with no interruptions and with credits and titles only once. We hope you enjoy it! If you'd like to listen to future chapters this way, please consider becoming a supporter of the show on Patreon. Visit http://onceandfuturenerd.com/support to learn more about supporting us financially. If you'd like to support the show, but can't spare any cash, you can do us a huge favor by reviewing us on iTunes, or just by generally spreading the word around your usual internet hangouts.

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 18:33-18:50. Please use your own discretion in listening to these scenes. As the party continues their story-telling on the road to the White Forest, drama unfolds at Guernatal Castle. Rickard Redmoor attempts to speak with Arlene about the history between them. The aftershocks of this tectonic conversation have tremendous consequences, both for Arlene in her dealings with her brother, and for Rickard himself. Antonin Mooncrest continues his quest to sort through Ardel's scheming. Meanwhile, Brennen describes his first meeting with the rebel half-Orc Traft, and Nia considers the import of the prophetic dreams. The Singing Sister reaches the extremely emotional conclusion on September 28, 2014 (the first birthday of The Once And Future Nerd!).  Do not miss it! Until then, please tell your friends about our little show, o

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 a prince)--and the first time he had killed a man. The Singing Sister continues on September 14. The Once And Future Nerd is approaching its first birthday! If you enjoy the show, please consider giving us a Like on facebook, and check out our Patreon page to consider supporting us.

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 elves. After some minor shenanigans passing through the city gates, the party begins to tell stories on the road. Meanwhile, General Traft continues his aggression on the outpost known as Blackhold, and Nia learns a little piece of the meaning of the mysterious dreams. Part 2 of The Singing Sister will be coming to you on our regular schedule, August 31, 2014. If you are enjoying the podcast, please tell your friends! Give us a shoutout on twitter or facebook, spread the word!

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 verge of a breakthrough with her dreams. Will Brennen and Regan make it to the monastery in time to save the day? Will they  need to, or have the children become more capable than anyone imagined? No matter how the battle turns out, when it's over there will be no doubt as to who is truly the worthiest knight. Meanwhile, Antonin Mooncrest essays a courageous gambit with the potential to change everything within House Redmoor - Ardel's scheming included. With the conclusion of Chapter 5, we are half way through the first book of our tale, and our production will be taking a brief mid-book hiatus. Chapter 6, "The Singing Sister," will premiere on August 17. If you are enjoying the show, please help us spread the word by telling your friends or leaving us an iTunes review!

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 outside of the city. In case you missed it, our good friends at Two Grey Dogs Designs have created a line of knitting yarn, whose colors are inspired by Brennen's possibly-prophetic dreams. General Brennen dreamed of a beautiful bird of red and gold, accompanied by smaller birds each of red, gold, or grey. Thus inspired, Two Grey Dogs Designs have dyed a yarn of red, gold, and grey. Outside of their podcast-themed products, they offer a lot of beautiful hand-dyed yarns and hand-painted jewelry. If you are into knitting, or know of someone else who may be, please consider checking them out! They have hinted that further TOAFN-themed products may be available soon, so look out for future announcements. The Worthiest Knight reaches its conclusion on July 20, 2014. The party will finally be reunited! You do not want to miss

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 resembling the truth of things. Our plot thickens!  If you enjoy the story, please consider supporting us on Patreon. Our patrons receive special bonuses that you don't want to miss! The Worthiest Knight will continue on July 6, 2014. See you then!