<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome back, nerds—and buckle up, because this week we’re diving headfirst into chaos, carnage, and one very opinionated cat. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s Nerd Book Club time, and we’re breaking down&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Dungeon Crawler Carl&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;by&amp;nbsp;Matt Dinniman—the wildly addictive, darkly hilarious, “what did I just read and why can’t I stop?” phenomenon that has taken over the nerd multiverse.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carl didn’t ask for this. Earth didn’t ask for this. But the dungeon doesn’t care. And Donut? …Donut definitely has opinions about ALL of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, your Nerd Best Friends crew dives into:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why this series hits that perfect sweet spot of absurd humor + brutal stakes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The unstoppable force that is Princess Donut (yes, we said it)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The world-building that somehow keeps getting crazier—and better&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Our favorite moments, characters, and “did that really just happen?!” scenes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why fans of litRPG, sci-fi, fantasy, and chaos goblins will feel right at home&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re already deep in the dungeon, audiobook-ing your way through madness, or just hearing “GODDAMMIT DONUT!” for the first time—this episode is your invitation to join the crawl.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve read it, come geek out with us. If you haven’t… consider this your warning AND your recommendation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As always—if you laugh, gasp, or immediately text a friend about this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hit subscribe/follow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drop us a 5-star rating&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Share with your fellow dungeon crawlers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you want early access, bonus content, and a seat in the live nerdy chaos—join the Nerd Herd on Patreon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What’s the nerdiest thing you did this week?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What's the nerdiest thing you READ this week? 

Welcome back, nerds—and buckle up, because this week we’re diving headfirst into chaos, carnage, and one very opinionated cat. It’s Nerd Book Club time, and we’re breaking down&nbsp;Dungeon Crawler Carl&nbsp;by&nbsp;Matt Dinniman—the wildly addictive, darkly hilarious, “what did I just read and why can’t I stop?” phenomenon that has taken over the nerd multiverse. Carl didn’t ask for this. Earth didn’t ask for this. But the dungeon doesn’t care. And Donut? …Donut definitely has opinions about ALL of it. In this episode, your Nerd Best Friends crew dives into:<ul><li>Why this series hits that perfect sweet spot of absurd humor + brutal stakes</li><li>The unstoppable force that is Princess Donut (yes, we said it)</li><li>The world-building that somehow keeps getting crazier—and better</li><li>Our favorite moments, characters, and “did that really just happen?!” scenes</li><li>Why fans of litRPG, sci-fi, fantasy, and chaos goblins will feel right at home</li></ul> Whether you’re already deep in the dungeon, audiobook-ing your way through madness, or just hearing “GODDAMMIT DONUT!” for the first time—this episode is your invitation to join the crawl. If you’ve read it, come geek out with us. If you haven’t… consider this your warning AND your recommendation.As always—if you laugh, gasp, or immediately text a friend about this episode:Hit subscribe/followDrop us a 5-star ratingShare with your fellow dungeon crawlers And if you want early access, bonus content, and a seat in the live nerdy chaos—join the Nerd Herd on Patreon.What’s the nerdiest thing you did this week?<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 99 - GODDAMIT DONUT! 

<description>&lt;p&gt;Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with the Nerd Best Friends in the ultimate battle of brains, bits, and bizarre pop culture facts? It’s time to prove it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re back with&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Nerd Trivia 3&lt;/strong&gt;, where the questions are deep cuts, the answers are&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;just&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;on the tip of your tongue, and the competition is… let’s call it “passionately unhinged.” From iconic fandoms to obscure nerd lore, we’re throwing down trivia that will test your memory, your instincts, and your ability to shout answers at your speakers like that somehow helps.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Play along in real time, keep score if you dare, and find out once and for all:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you a casual nerd… or a certified Nerd Best Friend?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect laughs, debates, questionable confidence, and at least one moment where someone says, “I KNEW THAT!”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Press play, challenge your party, and let the nerd games begin.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join the Party:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Got a perfect score? (We don’t believe you, but we respect you.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tell us how you did and send us your favorite trivia questions—we might feature them in a future episode!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Level Up Your Nerdom:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe, follow, and share with your trivia crew.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bonus content and exclusive nerdiness await on Patreon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join the NERD HERD today! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What's the nerdiest thing you did this week? 

Think you’ve got what it takes to hang with the Nerd Best Friends in the ultimate battle of brains, bits, and bizarre pop culture facts? It’s time to prove it.We’re back with&nbsp;Nerd Trivia 3, where the questions are deep cuts, the answers are&nbsp;just&nbsp;on the tip of your tongue, and the competition is… let’s call it “passionately unhinged.” From iconic fandoms to obscure nerd lore, we’re throwing down trivia that will test your memory, your instincts, and your ability to shout answers at your speakers like that somehow helps. Play along in real time, keep score if you dare, and find out once and for all:Are you a casual nerd… or a certified Nerd Best Friend? Expect laughs, debates, questionable confidence, and at least one moment where someone says, “I KNEW THAT!”Press play, challenge your party, and let the nerd games begin. Join the Party:Got a perfect score? (We don’t believe you, but we respect you.)Tell us how you did and send us your favorite trivia questions—we might feature them in a future episode! Level Up Your Nerdom:Subscribe, follow, and share with your trivia crew.Bonus content and exclusive nerdiness await on Patreon!Join the NERD HERD today! <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 98 - Nerd Trivia 3: Roll for Knowledge! 

<description>&lt;p&gt;If the Nerd Best Friends had their own mountain… who would be carved into it forever?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, the Nerd Best Friends take on the ultimate nerd debate:&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;our personal Mount Rushmore of Nerds.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;We’re talking about the creators, storytellers, and visionaries who shaped the fandoms we love—the people whose ideas launched universes, defined genres, and gave nerd culture some of its most iconic moments.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From legendary filmmakers and comic book masterminds to authors and world-builders, we each choose the four nerd icons we believe deserve a permanent place on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;the mountain of nerd greatness.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;But as you might expect… the debates get passionate, the picks get personal, and the definition of what makes someone a “true nerd legend” gets tested.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Along the way we talk about:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The creators who built the fandoms we grew up in&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The storytellers whose ideas changed pop culture forever&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The writers and artists who shaped entire nerd generations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the tough choices when only four faces can make the mountain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, we want to hear from&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;YOU, Nerd Herd&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;— who would be on&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;your&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Mount Rushmore of Nerds?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So grab your chisel, carve your picks in stone, and join us for one of the nerdiest debates yet.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Bonus content for the Nerd Herd on Patreon! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

If the Nerd Best Friends had their own mountain… who would be carved into it forever? In this episode, the Nerd Best Friends take on the ultimate nerd debate:&nbsp;our personal Mount Rushmore of Nerds.&nbsp;We’re talking about the creators, storytellers, and visionaries who shaped the fandoms we love—the people whose ideas launched universes, defined genres, and gave nerd culture some of its most iconic moments.From legendary filmmakers and comic book masterminds to authors and world-builders, we each choose the four nerd icons we believe deserve a permanent place on&nbsp;the mountain of nerd greatness.&nbsp;But as you might expect… the debates get passionate, the picks get personal, and the definition of what makes someone a “true nerd legend” gets tested. Along the way we talk about:The creators who built the fandoms we grew up inThe storytellers whose ideas changed pop culture foreverThe writers and artists who shaped entire nerd generationsAnd the tough choices when only four faces can make the mountain Plus, we want to hear from&nbsp;YOU, Nerd Herd&nbsp;— who would be on&nbsp;your&nbsp;Mount Rushmore of Nerds?So grab your chisel, carve your picks in stone, and join us for one of the nerdiest debates yet. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Bonus content for the Nerd Herd on Patreon! <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 97 - Mount Rushmore of NERDS

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when your favorite nerds turn the nostalgia dial to&amp;nbsp;1996?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Analese and Rob continue their journey through the&amp;nbsp;“30’s series”&amp;nbsp;— revisiting the pop culture that shaped us&amp;nbsp;30 years ago. And wow…&amp;nbsp;1996 was absolutely stacked&amp;nbsp;with nerdy goodness. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re talking iconic movies, unforgettable TV, legendary music, and the moments that defined the mid-90s nerd landscape. From blockbuster films and cult classics to the shows we rushed home to watch after school, this episode is a&amp;nbsp;time machine back to the era of dial-up internet, mall culture, and peak Gen-X/Millennial nerd energy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Expect plenty of&amp;nbsp;nostalgia, laughs, and chaotic-good nerd energy&amp;nbsp;as we revisit one of the most underrated pop culture years of the decade.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you grew up in the 90s, this episode will&amp;nbsp;absolutely unlock some core memories. Analese voted for blue M&amp;amp;Ms and Rob swears tan and blue M&amp;amp;Ms were always there. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also in this episode: different styles of printed miniatures, does anyone still listen to the radio?, the horror movie SCREAM franchise, other nerd tangents. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bonus Nerdy Goodness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want&amp;nbsp;extra episodes, behind-the-scenes chaos, and exclusive nerd content? Join us on&amp;nbsp;Patreon&amp;nbsp;and become part of the&amp;nbsp;Nerd Herd.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What's the nerdiest thing you did 30 years ago? 

What happens when your favorite nerds turn the nostalgia dial to&nbsp;1996? In this episode, Analese and Rob continue their journey through the&nbsp;“30’s series”&nbsp;— revisiting the pop culture that shaped us&nbsp;30 years ago. And wow…&nbsp;1996 was absolutely stacked&nbsp;with nerdy goodness. We’re talking iconic movies, unforgettable TV, legendary music, and the moments that defined the mid-90s nerd landscape. From blockbuster films and cult classics to the shows we rushed home to watch after school, this episode is a&nbsp;time machine back to the era of dial-up internet, mall culture, and peak Gen-X/Millennial nerd energy. Expect plenty of&nbsp;nostalgia, laughs, and chaotic-good nerd energy&nbsp;as we revisit one of the most underrated pop culture years of the decade.If you grew up in the 90s, this episode will&nbsp;absolutely unlock some core memories. Analese voted for blue M&amp;Ms and Rob swears tan and blue M&amp;Ms were always there. Also in this episode: different styles of printed miniatures, does anyone still listen to the radio?, the horror movie SCREAM franchise, other nerd tangents. Bonus Nerdy GoodnessWant&nbsp;extra episodes, behind-the-scenes chaos, and exclusive nerd content? Join us on&nbsp;Patreon&nbsp;and become part of the&nbsp;Nerd Herd. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 96 - The 30s: 1996

<description>&lt;p&gt;What are you doing… and more importantly, what are you&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;nerding out&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;about right now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 95, your Nerd Best Friends hit pause on the rankings and deep dives to check in on the nerdiest things currently taking over our free time. From new fandom obsessions and tabletop adventures to hobby rabbit holes we swore we wouldn’t fall into (but absolutely did), this is your official Nerd Life Update.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re talking:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Current game tables and character chaos&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What we’re reading (and aggressively recommending)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shows we binged “just one episode” of&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative projects, collections, and hyper-fixations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The hobbies that are quietly stealing our sleep&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s cozy. It’s chaotic-good. It’s that classic “what are you doing these days?” conversation—but make it nerd.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So tell us: what are&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;into right now? Hit us up on social @NerdBestFriends or email&amp;nbsp;podcast@nerdbestfriends.com and let us know what hobby has you in a headlock.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe, follow, and share with a fellow member of the Nerd Herd—because the best part of being a nerd is finding your people.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roll for initiative. Let’s catch up.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bonus content on Patreon!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

It's a Nerd Hobby catch-up!

What are you doing… and more importantly, what are you&nbsp;nerding out&nbsp;about right now? In Episode 95, your Nerd Best Friends hit pause on the rankings and deep dives to check in on the nerdiest things currently taking over our free time. From new fandom obsessions and tabletop adventures to hobby rabbit holes we swore we wouldn’t fall into (but absolutely did), this is your official Nerd Life Update. We’re talking:Current game tables and character chaosWhat we’re reading (and aggressively recommending)Shows we binged “just one episode” ofCreative projects, collections, and hyper-fixationsThe hobbies that are quietly stealing our sleep It’s cozy. It’s chaotic-good. It’s that classic “what are you doing these days?” conversation—but make it nerd.So tell us: what are&nbsp;you&nbsp;into right now? Hit us up on social @NerdBestFriends or email&nbsp;podcast@nerdbestfriends.com and let us know what hobby has you in a headlock. Subscribe, follow, and share with a fellow member of the Nerd Herd—because the best part of being a nerd is finding your people.Roll for initiative. Let’s catch up.&nbsp;Bonus content on Patreon!<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Episode 95 - What Are You Doing? 

The podcast that covers all of the NERDY conversations you are already having.... OR WISH YOU COULD! What's the NERDIEST thing you did this week? <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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