<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Welcome back to Nerdery and Murdery. We are glad you are here for another week of stories from the bright side of imagination and the darker corners of humanity.This time on the Nerdery, Zig shines a light on four sci fi novellas that do not always make the mainstream lists but absolutely should. From interstellar warfare to radioactive dynasties, apocalyptic science, and post-apocalyptic monks, these works changed the genre in ways fans still feel today. The Forever War, Empire of the Atom, Cat’s Cradle, and A Canticle for Leibowitz all bring something powerful and unique.Then Geoffrey takes over the Murdery with the chilling case of Jason Dalton, the Uber Killer. It was a night of violence that stunned investigators and left behind more questions than answers.Settle in, press play, and let us explore the Nerd and the Murd together.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome back to Nerdery and Murdery. We are glad you are here for another week of stories from the bright side of imagination and the darker corners of humanity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This time on the Nerdery, Zig shines a light on four sci fi novellas that do not always make the mainstream lists but absolutely should. From interstellar warfare to radioactive dynasties, apocalyptic science, and post-apocalyptic monks, these works changed the genre in ways fans still feel today. The Forever War, Empire of the Atom, Cat’s Cradle, and A Canticle for Leibowitz all bring something powerful and unique.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then Geoffrey takes over the Murdery with the chilling case of Jason Dalton, the Uber Killer. It was a night of violence that stunned investigators and left behind more questions than answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Settle in, press play, and let us explore the Nerd and the Murd together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Welcome back to Nerdery and Murdery. We are glad you are here for another week of stories from the bright side of imagination and the darker corners of humanity. This time on the Nerdery, Zig shines a light on four sci fi novellas that do not always make the mainstream lists but absolutely should. From interstellar warfare to radioactive dynasties, apocalyptic science, and post-apocalyptic monks, these works changed the genre in ways fans still feel today. The Forever War, Empi...

Ep 231 - Four Little Known Sci-Fi Novellas and Jason Dalton

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A new year. A new chapter. And five years of Nerdery &amp; Murdery.As we kick off 2026, we want to start by saying thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, debated, and stuck with us through four incredible years of Nerd and Murd.This week, Zig steps back into the pixelated past, exploring the world of The 8-Bit Guy and the enduring appeal of retro computing, where old hardware still sparks new fascination.Then Geoffrey takes us into the Murdery with the devastating case of Ashley Wadsworth, a young woman whose life was cut short in a crime that sent shockwaves across both sides of the Atlantic.It’s a powerful reminder of why this show exists: to explore the things we love, confront the stories that haunt us, and continue walking the line between light and dark.Here’s to another year of curiosity, compassion, and conversation. The Nerd and the Murd continue.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A new year. A new chapter. And five years of Nerdery &amp;amp; Murdery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As we kick off 2026, we want to start by saying thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, debated, and stuck with us through four incredible years of Nerd and Murd.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week, Zig steps back into the pixelated past, exploring the world of &lt;b&gt;The 8-Bit Guy&lt;/b&gt; and the enduring appeal of retro computing, where old hardware still sparks new fascination.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then Geoffrey takes us into the Murdery with the devastating case of &lt;b&gt;Ashley Wadsworth&lt;/b&gt;, a young woman whose life was cut short in a crime that sent shockwaves across both sides of the Atlantic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a powerful reminder of why this show exists: to explore the things we love, confront the stories that haunt us, and continue walking the line between light and dark.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here’s to another year of curiosity, compassion, and conversation.&lt;br/&gt;The Nerd and the Murd continue.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text A new year. A new chapter. And five years of Nerdery &amp; Murdery. As we kick off 2026, we want to start by saying thank you to everyone who’s listened, shared, debated, and stuck with us through four incredible years of Nerd and Murd. This week, Zig steps back into the pixelated past, exploring the world of The 8-Bit Guy and the enduring appeal of retro computing, where old hardware still sparks new fascination. Then Geoffrey takes us into the Murdery with the devastating cas...

Ep 230 - 8-Bit Guy and The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms">Send us a text</a>This week our old friend Keith joins us once again. Zig dives into the world of Star Fleet Battles and everything that makes this classic strategy game a fan favorite. Then stick around while Geoffrey covers the brutal case of Richard Kenneth Djerf, a crime that shocked Arizona and the nation. A mix of gaming, history, and true crime to close out the year. Have a safe and happy New Year and we will see you in 2026. As the year closes, we look back on a journey through galaxies, timelines, legends, crimes, tragedies, fandoms, and mysteries. Thanks for walking every step with us. See you in 2026 for the next adventure. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week our old friend Keith joins us once again. Zig dives into the world of Star Fleet Battles and everything that makes this classic strategy game a fan favorite. Then stick around while Geoffrey covers the brutal case of Richard Kenneth Djerf, a crime that shocked Arizona and the nation. A mix of gaming, history, and true crime to close out the year. Have a safe and happy New Year and we will see you in 2026. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the year closes, we look back on a journey through galaxies, timelines, legends, crimes, tragedies, fandoms, and mysteries. Thanks for walking every step with us. See you in 2026 for the next adventure. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text This week our old friend Keith joins us once again. Zig dives into the world of Star Fleet Battles and everything that makes this classic strategy game a fan favorite. Then stick around while Geoffrey covers the brutal case of Richard Kenneth Djerf, a crime that shocked Arizona and the nation. A mix of gaming, history, and true crime to close out the year. Have a safe and happy New Year and we will see you in 2026.  As the year closes, we look back on a journey through gal...

Ep 229 - Star Fleet Battles and Richard Kenneth Djerf

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Happy Christmas Week. This episode Zig continues our chronological journey through Star Trek with a deep dive into Star Trek: The Motion Picture and the ambitious start of Trek on the big screen. Then Geoffrey tells the chilling story of the Dayton Christmas Murders, a holiday tragedy that left a city shaken. A mix of sci fi wonder and true crime darkness for your holiday week. Have a wonderful holiday!<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Happy Christmas Week. This episode Zig continues our chronological journey through Star Trek with a deep dive into Star Trek: The Motion Picture and the ambitious start of Trek on the big screen. Then Geoffrey tells the chilling story of the Dayton Christmas Murders, a holiday tragedy that left a city shaken. A mix of sci fi wonder and true crime darkness for your holiday week. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have a wonderful holiday!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Happy Christmas Week. This episode Zig continues our chronological journey through Star Trek with a deep dive into Star Trek: The Motion Picture and the ambitious start of Trek on the big screen. Then Geoffrey tells the chilling story of the Dayton Christmas Murders, a holiday tragedy that left a city shaken. A mix of sci fi wonder and true crime darkness for your holiday week.  Have a wonderful holiday! Support the show 

Ep 228 - Star Trek: The Motion Picture and The Dayton Christmas Murders

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms">Send us a text</a> This week Zig continues our chronological journey through Star Wars with a deep dive into Star Wars: Rebels and the impact the series had on the larger universe. Then Geoffrey steps back into true crime history with the tragic and influential case of Kitty Genovese, one of New York City&apos;s most well known murders. Nerdery meets Murdery once again.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd">Support the show</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1757097/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; This week Zig continues our chronological journey through Star Wars with a deep dive into Star Wars: Rebels and the impact the series had on the larger universe. Then Geoffrey steps back into true crime history with the tragic and influential case of Kitty Genovese, one of New York City&amp;apos;s most well known murders. Nerdery meets Murdery once again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/nerdandmurd"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text  This week Zig continues our chronological journey through Star Wars with a deep dive into Star Wars: Rebels and the impact the series had on the larger universe. Then Geoffrey steps back into true crime history with the tragic and influential case of Kitty Genovese, one of New York City's most well known murders. Nerdery meets Murdery once again. Support the show 

Ep 227 - Star Wars Rebels and The Murder of Kitty Genovese

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