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Fairytales, stories and folktales from the mouths of storytellers around the world. For parents, children, families, librarians, teachers and people who are obsessed with "once upon a time" and "happily ever after". Gathering folktales from around the world with princesses, ghosts, clever Jacks and giants. Grimm Download the MP3, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher or listen at www.storystorypodcast.com. The Stories Podcast, The Story Podcast, Reading With Your Kids Podcast, Sto ...
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It's been an amazing run, but the curtains to the Stories for Nerds podcast are finally closing. We've invited mentor and international bestselling author, Kevin J. Anderson, onto the show to discuss his latest writing projects and how he's inspiring the next generation of storytellers. The gang also offers a final list of nerdy recommendations, wi…
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Jamaal Jefferson finds himself with newfound abilities following a series of unfortunate circumstances that in actuality might bring an end to Azrak and her zorg empire. However, it may come at the price of the remaining magic wielders like his beloved sorceress, Cassie, contain. With the remnants of civilization on the thread, will their relations…
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With only a handful of EpiXodes remaining, the team is preparing for an epic sendoff of the podcast. In the meantime, there are some books, games, anime, and other television that has peaked their interest. SHOW NOTES I Was Level One And Needed the Gold Wicked Red One Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Support the show…
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LT Jamaal Jefferson must rally up the troops when the evil Zorg launch a surprise assault on the remaining allied forces. Will he, Cassie, and the rest of his otherworld companions be able to find common ground with the proud battle mage ready to take charge of the forces, or is the war already lost? SHOW NOTES Rift Magus Reborn: Rise of the Arcane…
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Some spooky stories for the season! We hope you are having a lovely spooky season and wanted to add some stories into the mix. Simon Brooks tells "Old Miss Rachel" Rachel Ann Harding tells "The Faithful Cat" and Isabelle Hauser tells "The Farmer and the Devil". Content warning: Witches, bullying, sinking ships, the devil, death, and ROUS (rodents o…
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There's tons of Fall releases in multimedia, and many of the gang are diving in! Some of these nerdy tidbit include the brand new anime that's all the buzz, Atlas' latest video game release, and HBO's thrilling spinoff series from the Batman Universe. SHOW NOTES the Snowman's Shadow Sonic X Shadows: Generations Metaphor: ReFantazio Venom: the Last …
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When a synthetic empire seeking total dominion across the multiverse sets its sights on his home, Lieutenant Jamaal Jefferson must relay on the skillsets of mystical and advanced technologies from other realms if he has any hopes of saving the final domain known to house civilization. Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Suppor…
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The SFN crew discuss the big elephant in the room. With the topic of inclusivity as being at the forefront of media today, Abby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel discuss why the subject has become so prevalent and why there's a push on both sides of the fence for either more or less representation and diversity. SHOW NOTES Tor the Dungeon Crawler Book 1 Tr…
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Now having fallen victim to the mysterious symbiotic alien life form on the planet colony of Eden, time is of the Essence for xeno zoologist Orpa and the rest of her infected team members. SHOW NOTES Torth Book 4 by SFN's Abby Goldsmith Rise of Phoenix: A Superhero Urban Fantasy Astro Bot Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Marvel vs Capcom Fighting C…
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The gang share their latest endeavors in the latest nerdy multimedia, including films like Deadpool & Wolverine, anime like I Parry Everything, books like the Primal Hunter Zogarth, and more. SHOW NOTES: Dungeon of Chance Complete Series Alien: Romulus Star Wars: Outlaws Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Support the show…
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Hello deal listeners! You are still on our hearts and minds and we have recorded stories for you. This episode was done right after the solstice, but I had to get the roof replaced on my house and that delayed the stories getting ready for upload. I hope you enjoy it as Simon Brooks tells "A Tale of Talkers", Rachel Ann Harding tells "The Changelin…
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The one debate to rule them all, the SFN gang dive into one of the most divisive arguments within the nerd community by comparing the various strengths and popular platforms two of the most beloved genres in storytelling have to offer. SHOW NOTES Shade’s First Rule Deadpool & Wolverine Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Suppo…
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The planet colony Eden is an exciting frontier for xenobiologist Orpa and her crew of fellow science researchers. As tempting as uncovering this new world may be, however, she and her coworkers are all on the side of caution...except for their sniveling Director Gelling. What revelations will Orpa and the team find after their ambitious leader laun…
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While the latest Disney installment in the Star Wars franchise is causing quite the stir with some fans, there are still a handful of nerdy stories across the multimedia that are getting well received, including Apple TV's Dark Matter, the Vampire Dormitory anime, and more. NERDY NEWS: Awakening Horde: Shieldwall Academy Book 1(LitRPG) A Quiet Plac…
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Dwarvian warrior princess Madelyn and her band if unlikely misfit companions work together upon finally facing the evil sorcerer, Lord Zenrauch. However, the threat to the world is not exactly what was expected. SHOW NOTES: the Gates of Yoffa the Fae Conspiracy Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Support the show…
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It's the 800 pound gorilla of the industry and it's shifted the way we've digested books for nearly 30 years! While no one can deny Amazon's ginormous influence across retail--especially in the realm of reading--has the world's largest online retailer proven beneficial to readers or detrimental? SHOW NOTES: A Knack for Being A Hero Star Wars: Acoly…
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Maddy must rise to the occasion when her party must band together in order to thwart off an unexpected threat. As she and the others fight tooth and nail, however, the dwarvian warrior princess grows suspicion regarding one of her would-be companions. SHOW NOTES World of Wreckage: Torth Book 3 Hell Blade 2: Senua's Saga Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Abby…
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With Raphyel having gone under a medical procedure, the team keeps the EpiXode light with a great nerdy chat discussion. Abby is prepping for the third book launch in her Torth series while Scott gets recognized for his inclusion in an anthology filled with some good company. SHOW NOTES A Hero of A Different Stripe Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes…
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When an evil sorcerer casts an eternal Winter over the realm, a young dwarvian warrior princess named Madelyn must journey to the ends of the world to bring an end to the dark lord's curse. Accompanied by a rather unorthodox party that consists of an elven mage, human priest, a dark elf ranger, and a friendly orc, can Maddy and the others set aside…
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The past few weeks have offered a plethora of nerd multimedia for the gang, and this nerdy chat covers all of it. X-Men '97, Netflix's Three Body Problem, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Star Wars: the Bad Batch, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Constellation, and there's bound to be even more. So get comfy, because we got a l…
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It's nearly been 900 days since the Siege of Leningrad began, but the city's liberation is at hand thanks to Vitali's modified armed tank. He'll have to collaborate with the uptight acting Commander Dubov's lackies, however, and there's no telling if they'll be willing to play nice with his secret project. Will Vitelli be able to find common ground…
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The gang has a bunch of nerdy multimedia to entertain them as things warm up for the Spring Season. Raph and Scott both offer insight and dynamic perspectives on Netflix's Live Adaptation of Nickelodeon's beloved Avatar: the Last Airbender series. Erik set sail on his annual Star Trek crews and got to rub elbows with a multitude of Trekkie icons. A…
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World War 2 Ukranian military engineer Vitali is making the closest thing to a mech suit. While simple in design, it could very well turn the tide of the war for his country during one of its most dire hours. He'll have to face a different sort of battle before he even gets an opportunity to see his mocked-up T-34 tank taken to the frontlines, howe…
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This Nerdy Chat discussion faces an extremely thin line, given the key different-yet-inevitable-correlation between stories that are designed to help audiences take a break from reality in the form of escapism as opposed to those that have an underlying message concerning society. Show Notes the Recycler's Paradise: Dust of the Gods Suicide Squad: …
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The situation is all but dire in 1940s Europe, and Ukranian soldier Vitali has a front row seat to one of mankind's most historical conflicts, World War 2. After losing his commander and being reprehended by the bureaucratic higher ups, Vitali has had it up to here with this terrible war. All he wants to do is be left in peace so he can work mockup…
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The crew returns for its 9th, and final, season of the SFN Podcast :(. The farewell tour starts with the crew catching up on all of the nerdy activities, starting with Abby's release to the second installment in the Torth series, Colossus Rising. The gang had TONS of nerdy items to cover, including: Foundation: Season 2 "All the Skills" by Honour R…
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The 2023 Holiday Season is among us, and that means it's time for the SFN Crew to wrap this year up with one final EpiXode before they go on their Holiday Break. The authors leave with some exciting news with personal project updates, and the entire squad offers a plethora of nerdy items to keep you busy until the next meetup. Abby was a guest on t…
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While he's agreed to help the Department of Antiquities, Magical Creatures, and Arcane Technologies apprehend the werewolf USDA Inspector Arseneau in exchange for a plot of land to call his own, Alejandro still has mixed thoughts about involving himself with such an ordeal that involves far more attention and effort than he's ever asked. Regardless…
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After learning that Abby's own Torth series was placed in this category, the SFN gang share their thoughts on this "nuance" grimdark genre and how it either differs or shares similarities to stories with a tragic tale. They also, of course, offer an arsenal of nerdy recommendations leading up to the meaty topic. SHOW NOTES BOOK A Cat & His Human Mi…
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With the Department of Antiquities, Magical Creatures, and Arcane Technologies breathing down his neck, the chupacabra named Alejandro is up to his wits due to all of the unwanted attention. Can he convince the mysterious Inspector Argentos that he wasn't involved in this sudden outbreak, or is there more to this case than he didn't expect? SHOW NO…
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All hands are on deck during this ghoulish time of the year, with Abby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel diving into all of the latest nerdy entertainment currently available during the Fall Season. Abby has two book reviews, including a popular read from Royal Road, while Erik, Scott, and Raphyel all have an arsenal of anime recommendations among other ne…
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Alejandro Gutierrez doesn't really long for much when it comes to striving for the American dream. For him, it's just a simple job, a tiny farm to call his own, and access to all the goat's blood he can get his hands on. Is that too much to ask for a chupacabra? SHOW NOTES BOOK Witches Sorrow: A Witch Urban Fantasy OTHER NEWS Spy X Family: Season 2…
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Abby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel all have an in-depth discussion between the differences in the sci-fi/fantasy adventures that's sole purpose is a means to escape reality compared to those designed that do not trail too far off from it by offering a social commentary. SHOW NOTES BOOK Assistant to the Villain OTHER NEWS Netflix's Castlevania: Nocturne…
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College student Ellen Wong now faces an ultimatum between the fate of the only friend she's ever had and what looks like the inevitable released shackles of synthetic artificial intelligence. SHOW NOTES Majority: Torth Book 1 Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Support the showDe către Stories For Nerds
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It's the dog days of Summer, and Abby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel have had loads of nerdy content to keep them busy throughout the latter parts of the month, including book work, August movies, games, and anime. NERDY NEWS BOOK Knightmare Arcanist OTHER NEWS Armored Core 6 Starfield Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Support th…
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Things seem to be going from bad to worse for Evie after accidentally unshackling an AI intent on absolute freedom from whatever shackles it has. It still has its limits, however, and the only thing preventing it from achieving its objective is Evelyn, herself. SHOW NOTES BOOK Remedial Magic: A New Start OTHER NEWS Baldur's Gate 3 Disney's Ahsoka D…
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Hold on to your seats, because we're about to go there. With months of heated discussions within online threads and news articles, the SFN crew is going to tackle the much-heated debate about the use of artificial intelligence within the creative realm and what it could mean for not only the entertainment industry but our society as a whole. SHOW N…
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College intern Evelyn Wong wants nothing more than to prove the naysayers about her belief in AI's ability to evolve. Growing up on humanity's most successful space colony gives her access to the best school, teacher, lab equipment, and even a state-of-the-art companion, giving her all of the tools she needs to prove her thesis. Then again, maybe t…
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Summer is kicking off with loads of nerdy content across multimedia, with the entire crew dipping their toes in many of the must-haves of the year. With games like Zelda, Tears of the Kingdom, Street Fighter 6, and Final Fantasy XVI, films like Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and shows like Netflix's th…
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SO SORRY FOR THE LATE POST, FOLKS T_T (this was a first!) With the Arnanian Knight's clever scheme discovered, how will Victor Ranfield come out alive while already handing himself over to the Clever Ghel Warlord, Awful (yes, that's how he spells it) and his invading army? SHOW NOTES BOOK Eversion OTHER NEWS the Flash Secret Invasion Elemental Aste…
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This episode features all three hosts! Simon Brooks telling "Hole in the Sea", Rachel Ann Harding telling "The Princess and the Frog" and Isabelle Hauser telling "The Farmer’s Luck". This episode also shares a special announcement. Due to my pregnancy the podcast is going on a longer hiatus, probably for the rest of the year. The podcast will be st…
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Scott, Erik,and Raphyel discuss the rise in the popularity of media deeply influenced by nerd interest. SHOW NOTES BOOK The Serpent & the Wings of Night OTHER NEWS Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse Street Fighter 6 Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Support the showDe către Stories For Nerds
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How can the Arnenian Knight, Victor, possibly convince the overpowered Ghel army to surrender when the odds of victory are all but guaranteed for them? SHOW NOTES BOOKS They Walked Like Men OTHER NEWS Disney's the Little Mermaid Lord of the Rings: Gollum Did you enjoy the Stories for Nerds Podcast? Let us know! Support the show…
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Nerdy content for the upcoming Summer season is starting to heat up with big films, video games, and television shows as Abby, Scott, Erik, and Raphyel dive into a discussion covering the likes of Star Trek: Picard, the animated Super Mario Brothers Film, Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, and more. SHOW NOTES BOOK Drafted: Para-Military Recruiter - Book 1 …
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